Stachyose is a functional oligosaccharide and a tetrasaccharide, composed of two α-D-galactose, one α-D-glucose, and one β-D-fructose units. The main functional bond of stachyose is the α(1→6) glycosidic bond on the side of the glucose moiety. Stachyose is also considered a prebiotic, as it can selectively promote the growth and proliferation of healthy bacteria flora in the host intestine, and thus impart health benefits to the host. As a "natural super bifid factor", stachyose exists in green beans, soybeans and other plants, and is used in a wide range of applications, including food, beverages and health care products.
CAS No: 470-55-3
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Description
- The taste profile of stachyosecis is fairly clean.
- It is easily soluble in water and insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol.
- Its sweetness is about 22% sucrose.
- It is stable under acid and high temperature conditions.
- Stachyose is more efficient than other functional oligosaccharides. Only 0.5-3.0 g per day can achieve good health effects.
- A variety of extraction methods are available, including water extraction, organic reagent extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, microbial fermentation and enzymatic hydrolysis. As a result of its simplicity and lack of pollution, water extraction is widely used in industrial extraction, and macroporous resins are often used for industrial purification.
Specification
| Items | Powder | |
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| Appearance | White powder | |
| Type | Stachyose 60 | Stachyose 70 | Stachyose 80 | |
| Stachyose Contenet (on drying substance), w/% | ≥60.0 | ≥70.0 | ≥80.0 | |
| Solubility, % | ≥98.0 |
| Moisture, % | ≤5.0 |
| pH Value | 5.5-8.5 |
| Ash, w/% | ≤1.0 | ≤0.8 |
| Package | 25 kg |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
Function
As a non-digestible oligosaccharide, stachyose is preferentially utilized and consumed by bifidobacteria in the gut. In comparison to other functional oligosaccharides, stachyose requires a lower intake amount which has the same effect. Besides, stachyose fermented by bifidobacteria in the body produces organic acids such as lactic acid and acetic acid, which promote the excretion of intestinal toxins, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, and improve the intestinal environment. And certain immune factors generated by stachyose also contribute to the enhancement of human immunity. In all these studies, stachyose was found to regulate the gut microbiota.
As a small prebiotic molecule, stachyose can stimulate gastrointestinal motility, change the intestinal osmotic pressure, and increase the moisture content of feces. Continuous use of stachyose will increase the frequency of bowel movements. So stachyose plays a key role in relieving constipation.
As a vital organ of the human body, the liver has many functions, such as detoxification, metabolism, bile secretion, hematopoiesis, and immunity. Intestinal microbiota are closely related to the cirrhosis. Due to the beneficial effects on intestinal flora and bacterial endotoxin, stachyose can protect the liver.
The changes in microbiota is closely related to intestinal diseases. Stachyose promotes the proliferation of probiotics that suppress enteric pathogens, regulate the immune system, lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of colitis and other inflammatory conditions, thereby preventing colon cancer.
Application
Stachyose has good water solubility, low sweetness and low calories, and can be used in calcium tablets which are suitable for children. Adding stachyose to steamed buns and breads can extend their shelf life. Moreover, stacyose undergoes a Maillard reaction at high temperatures, adding flavor to food.
Foods
Low-sugar, no-sugar and functional foods are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. Stachyose is also widely used in health care products due to a combination of low sweetness and prebiotic properties. It can partially or completely replace sucrose to develop health care products.
Health care products
Stachyose has been widely used in various beverages, most of which exist in the form of powders, and a few are oral liquids and tablets. Furthermore, adding stachyose to wine can alleviate some adverse symptoms caused by drinking.
Beverages
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