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Trehalose

What is Trehalose?

Trehalose also known as mycose or tremalose, is a natural alpha-linked disaccharide formed by an glucoside bond between two glucose units. [1]



History

In 1832, Wiggers discovered trehalose in an ergot of rye, and in 1859 Berthelot isolated it from trehala manna, a substance made by weevils, and named it trehalose. [1]

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Products containing Trehalose


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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources

In nature, trehalose can be found in animals, plants, and microorganisms. In animals, trehalose is prevalent in shrimp, and also in insects, including grasshoppers, locusts, butterflies, and bees, in which blood-sugar is trehalose. The trehalose is then broken down into glucose by the catabolic enzyme trehalase for use. Trehalose is also present in the nutrition exchange liquid of hornets and their larvae. [1]

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Trehalose - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchDecember 23, 2009 @ 4:50 AM

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