Product Name | D-Tagatose |
CAS | 87-81-0 |
Appearance | White powder |
Grade | Food Grade |
MW | 180.16 |
MF | C6H12O6 |
Melting Point | 130-136 °C |
Density | 1.2805 |
Water Solubility | Soluble |
Structural Formula |
D-Tagatose is a natural sweetener present in only small amounts in fruits, cacao, and dairy products. Tagatose can be commercially produced from galactose through an enzymatic process, starting with lactose which is hydrolyzed to glucose and galactose. The galactose is isomerized under alkaline conditions to D-tagatose by calcium hydroxide. The resulting mixture can then be purified and solid tagatose produced by crystallization.
1. Anti-hyperglycemic effect
2. Low Calorie : 1.5kcal/g
3. Can improve the intestinal flora
4. Anti-tooth tooth decaying
5. Similar sweetness and sensory profile compared to sugar
1. Used for jam, jelly production, drinks, milk drinks, oyster sauce, soy sauce and other condiments accessories.
2. The pharmaceutical industry takes it as medicinal syrup sweeteners, thickeners, used in the production of high-end candy and hard candy.
3. Used in healthy products.