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Rare Sugars
Tagatose
CAS No.
87-81-0
E Number
E963
Purity
≥99.0%
Grade
Food Grade
Calories
1.5 kcal/g (60% less than sucrose)
Glycemic Index
3 (Very low glycemic index)
Tagatose is a naturally rare ketohexose found in trace amounts in dairy products and fruits, produced from lactose/galactose conversion. With sweetness close to sucrose (90%), it acts as a prebiotic, promoting beneficial gut bacteria growth. Approved by FDA GRAS, EU Novel Foods and other regulatory bodies.
High sweetness: 90% of sucrose taste, very close profile
Very low GI: Glycemic index of only 3, negligible blood sugar impact
Prebiotic effect: Promotes beneficial gut bacteria growth
Low calorie: 1.5 kcal/g, 60% less than sucrose
Global approvals: FDA GRAS, EU Novel Foods, international certification
Specifications
| Item | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (dry basis) | ≥99.0% | HPLC |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% | GB 5009.3 |
| Specific Rotation [α]D20 | -4.0° ~ -6.5° | Polarimeter |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% | GB 5009.4 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤5.0 mg/kg | GB 5009.74 |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2.0 mg/kg | GB 5009.11 |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1.0 mg/kg | GB 5009.12 |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000 CFU/g | GB 4789.2 |