Wholesale Price Food Additive 99% CAS 5328-37-0 L-Arabinose

Product name:L-Arabinose powder

CAS:5328-37-0

MF:C5H10O5

MW:150.13

EINECS:226-214-6

Specification:99% min L-Arabinose powder

Sample:L-Arabinose powder Avaliable

Appearance:white powder

Storage: Cool Dry Place

Brand:Global ASAP Nutrition Factory

Shelf Life: 2 Years

Test Method: HPLC

Uses and synthesis of L-Arabinose powder

L-Arabinose powder is a commonly used food additive, also known as pectin sugar, L-arabinose, L-apenose, and its appearance is orthogonal prism crystal at room temperature. Melting point 159.5℃; Very soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ethanol. L-Arabinose can be obtained by local hydrolysis of mespritegum. Its stability to heat and acid is high. As a low-calorie sweetener, L-Arabinose has been approved as a health food additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Health Benefits of L-Arabinose powder

1. Reduce postprandial blood sugar: By inhibiting the activity of sucrase and reducing the digestion and absorption of sucrose, L-arabinose can effectively reduce the increase in postprandial blood sugar. This makes it a potential auxiliary means of blood sugar control, especially for people who need to control postprandial blood sugar, such as diabetics or people at risk of high blood sugar. Many studies have confirmed the effectiveness of L-arabinose in reducing postprandial blood sugar.

2. Weight management: Since L-arabinose can reduce the absorption of sucrose, thereby reducing energy intake, and may affect the absorption of fructose, it may have an auxiliary effect on weight management.

3. Improve intestinal health: As a potential prebiotic, L-arabinose may promote the growth of beneficial intestinal flora, such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, thereby improving the balance of intestinal flora, enhancing intestinal barrier function, and may be beneficial to improving intestinal problems such as constipation and diarrhea.

4. Potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects: Although in vitro studies have shown that L-arabinose has antioxidant activity, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in humans are not yet clear and need further study.

Application of L-Arabinose powder

1. Food industry:
Low-sugar food: Since L-arabinose has low sweetness and is not easily absorbed by the human body, it can be used as a low-calorie sweetener in low-sugar foods and beverages, such as low-sugar biscuits, candies, beverages, etc.
Functional food: L-arabinose can be added to foods containing sucrose to reduce postprandial blood sugar response, such as functional sucrose, functional beverages, etc., by taking advantage of its ability to inhibit sucrose absorption. It is often used in combination with sucrose or other sweeteners to balance sweetness and taste.
Prebiotic food: As a potential prebiotic, L-arabinose can be added to prebiotic foods or dietary fiber supplements to promote intestinal health.

2. Medical field:
Hypoglycemic drug auxiliary: L-arabinose is developed as a hypoglycemic health product or drug auxiliary ingredient to assist in controlling blood sugar, especially for postprandial hyperglycemia.
Drug carrier: Some studies have explored the potential of L-arabinose as a drug carrier for targeted drug delivery or improved drug bioavailability.

3. Scientific research fields:
Biochemical research: L-arabinose, as a special pentose, is widely used in scientific research in the fields of sugar metabolism, enzymology, cell biology, etc.
Medical research: Used to study the mechanism and potential treatment methods of metabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and intestinal diseases

Production methodprocess of L-Arabinose powder

L-Arabinose powder can be obtained by local hydrolysis of mesprite gum.