Maltose CAS:69-79-4 Manufacturer Supplier

Maltose is a disaccharide composed of two glucose units. Maltose is an important intermediate in the enzyme hydrolysis of starch. It is further hydrolyzed to glucose.Maltose also is formed by yeast during breadmaking.maltose is considered as a food by the FDA and is therefore not subject to food additive and GRAS regulations.

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Maltose is a sweetener formed by the enzymatic action of yeast on starch. it consists of two dextrose molecules. maltose dissolves and crystallizes slowly in aqueous solutions, and is less sweet and more stable than sucrose. it is used in combination with dextrose in bread and in instant foods, and is also used in pancake syrups.Maltose is a disaccharide carbohydrate widely used in foods and pharmaceuticals. In parenteral products, maltose may be used as a source of sugar, particularly for diabetic patients.Crystalline maltose is used as a direct-compression tablet excipient in chewable and nonchewable tablets.