L-(-)-Sorbose is a monosaccharide ketose sugar with a sweetness comparable to sucrose. It serves as a key starting material in the commercial production of vitamin C.
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CAS 87-79-6
Myo-inositol
nutritional supplement and food additive
Xylitol
sugar alcohol sweetener
(2R,4S)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
sugar alcohol sweetener
Glycine aminoacetic acid
nutraceutical and food additive
Fructose
natural sweetener and monosaccharide
Keto-L-fructose
reducing hexose sweetener
(3S,4R,5S)-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
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