L-arabinose, A natural sucrase inhibitor

A naturally occurring Arabinose is an L-form, and because it is not metabolized in humans it has no caloric value.

L-arabinose has been used as an intermediate ingredient in the Flavor Industry to produce Flavors, Pharmaceutical Industry for product of L-Ribose, L-Carnitine and Biological Culture medium.

Recent studies have been conducted on the nutritional and physiological function of L-arabinose as it relates to the effects on the intestinal absorption of Sucrose.

These studies conclude that L-arabinose strongly inhibits the absorption of Sucrose from the small intestine. To illustrate, adding 2-3% of L-arabinose with Sucrose causes an approximate 60% reduction of the digestion of Sucrose in the small intestine. The undigested Sucrose and L-arabinose produces a short-chain Fatty Acid and thus functions similarly to dietary fiber.Therefore, L-arabinose has great merits as a sweetener and food additive to help regulate blood sugar levels, combat obesity, and to maintain good health.

Fast Facts:

• Plant Based Carbohydrate
• Sucrose Inhbitor
• Kosher and Halal Certified
• Prebiotic properties
• Produced naturally by fermentation
• Control Blood gulcose levels and body weight
• Intermediate for pharamceutical ingredients as well as flavor production.
• The taste of L-arabinose is similar to sugar with approximately half the sweetness.

Potential Applications: Pastries and Desserts, Dairy and Ice Cream, Breads, Baby Foods, Chocolates and Confections, as well as Beverages.

Typical Product Specification: