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Raffinose is a natural non‑reducing trisaccharide, composed of galactose, glucose and fructose units. It widely exists in legumes, whole grains, cabbage, broccoli and some seeds. Human digestive enzymes cannot break down raffinose in the small intestine, so it passes intact into the large gut. Gut bacteria ferment it, producing gas that may cause bloating or flatulence. Classified as a prebiotic, it feeds beneficial intestinal microbes. It has mild sweetness and is used in some functional food formulations. It carries low glycaemic impact and does not sharply raise blood‑glucose levels.
Specifications of Raffinose CAS 512-69-6 COA:
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | White powder | White powder |
Taste | Sweet, no off-flavor | Conform |
Impurities | Free of impurities | Conform |
Raffinose, %(HPLC) | 99% | Conform |
Moisture, % | 1.8 | Conform |
Ash, % | 0.12 | Conform |
Total Aerobic Bacteria, CFU/g | 800 | Conform |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. | |
CAS:512-69-6
MF:C18H32O16
Melting point :81℃
form:powder
color:White
Uses:
Raffinose is a natural trisaccharide classified as soluble dietary fibre, extracted mainly from sugar beet, legumes and certain plant seeds. As a functional food ingredient, it has gained growing popularity in modern food formulation due to its prebiotic property, low glycaemic response and favourable processing tolerance. It cannot be digested by human small‑intestinal enzymes and reaches the colon completely to exert physiological functions.
Its core food application is as a prebiotic agent. Raffinose selectively stimulates the proliferation of beneficial intestinal bacteria including Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, while inhibiting the growth of harmful gut microbes. Food manufacturers add purified raffinose to functional dairy drinks, fermented milk, yoghurt and probiotic powder supplements. It helps strengthen gut barrier function and regulate bowel movement. Unlike many artificial prebiotics, it originates from plant sources, matching consumer demand for clean‑label ingredients.
Raffinose features mild sweetness, roughly 20‑30 % of sucrose sweetness. It does not cause sharp blood‑glucose surges, making it ideal for low‑sugar and reduced‑calorie food systems. It partially replaces sucrose in confectionery, cereal bars and powdered beverages. For diabetic‑oriented food products, it improves flavour without heavy glycaemic burden. It will not trigger dramatic insulin fluctuation, which is a key advantage over common sugars.
In food processing technology, raffinose delivers good moisture retention and cryoprotective effects. In baked goods, it maintains product softness and delays staling, extending shelf‑life. In frozen desserts and frozen dough, it protects protein structures during freezing‑thaw cycles and reduces ice‑crystal formation, preserving original texture. It also shows high thermal stability, tolerating high‑temperature baking and sterilisation without easy degradation, so its functional performance remains stable during thermal production processes.
Nevertheless, formulation dosage must be strictly controlled. Since colonic fermentation generates gas, over‑consumption of raffinose‑fortified food may result in abdominal distension and flatulence. Therefore, food producers set reasonable addition levels according to product categories. Raffinose is permitted as a new food raw material in many regions. To conclude, raffinose combines prebiotic health benefits and practical processing merits, widely used in functional drinks, dairy, baked foods and low‑sugar confectionery for nutrition‑oriented food development.
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Employees: 11 - 50 People
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