Food Additives

Introduction to Isomaltose

Chemical Information	Details
Chemical Name	Isomaltose
Synonyms	6-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose; D-Isomaltose
CAS Number	499-40-1
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol

Physical Properties and Characteristics

Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Taste	Sweet
Solubility	Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
Melting Point	Approximately 200°C
Stability	Chemically stable, non-hygroscopic

Applications and Uses

Food Industry	Widely used as a sweetening agent in various products such as bread, soy sauce, and beer. It can also be used as a substitute for sucrose.
Industrial Applications	Utilized in various industrial and scientific applications due to its stability and sweetness.
Metabolic Role	In humans, isomaltose is metabolized by isomaltase, an enzyme involved in the digestion of disaccharides.

Synthesis and Production

Isomaltose can be produced on a large scale through bacterial fermentation and enzymatic processes. It can also be liberated from dextran by the action of dextranase.

Conclusion

In summary, Isomaltose is a versatile disaccharide with a unique chemical structure and a wide range of applications. Its sweet taste, stability, and metabolic properties make it an ideal choice for use in the food industry and other industrial applications.

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