Maltose, also known as maltobiose or malt sugar, is a disaccharide composed of two glucose units linked by an α(1→4) bond. It is the fundamental structural unit of starch and is commonly used as a nutritive sweetener in foods.
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CAS 69-79-4
Maltose monohydrate
Nutrient and sweetener
Dextrin
food additive and industrial binder
DL-malic acid
food acidity regulator and flavoring
Tyrosine disodium
cell culture medium supplement
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nutritional supplement and flavor enhancer
DL-lysine hydrochloride
nutritional supplement and food additive
Starch soluble
Indicator for diastatic power analysis
Lactose monohydrate
nutrient and excipient in food
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