Pharm-Rx Trehalose

Pharm-Rx Trehalose is a nutritive sweetener used in food ingredients. Its main ingredient is trehalose, providing unique functional properties.

Ingredient Name: Trehalose

Functions: Nutritive Sweetener

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Molecular formula
    C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
    Technologies
    Product Families
    Definition

    Trehalose is a stable, nonreducing disaccharide with two glucose molecules linked in an α,α-1,1 configuration. It is obtained through enzymatic conversion of food-grade starch. It contains NLT 97.0% and NMT 102.0% of trehalose (C12H22O11), calculated on the anhydrous basis.

    Chemical Structure

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    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight342.3--

    Regulatory & Compliance

    FDA Disclaimer

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

    USP Reference Standards
    • USP Trehalose RS

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Preserve in tight containers. No storage requirements specified.