Isomaltulose
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| IUPACName = 6-0-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-fructose
| OtherNames = Palatinose
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| CASNo = 13718-94-0
| PubChem = 83686
| EINECS = 237-282-1
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| Formula = C<sub>12</sub>H<sub>22</sub>O<sub>11</sub>
| MolarMass = 342.296 g/mol
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'''Isomaltulose''' (chemical name: 6-0-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructose), also known by the trade names Palatinose and NRGylose, is a [[disaccharide]] that is commercially produced [[enzyme|enzymatically]] from [[sucrose]]. It is a natural constituent of honey and sugar cane and has a very natural sweet taste. It has been used as a sugar in Japan since 1985. It is particularly suitable as a non-cariogenic sucrose replacement and is favorable in products for diabetics and prediabetic dispositions.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Lina B, Jonker D, Kozianowski G |title=Isomaltulose (Palatinose): a review of biological and toxicological studies |journal=Food Chem. Toxicol. |volume=40 |issue=10 |pages=1375–81 |year=2002 |pmid=12387299 |doi=10.1016/S0278-6915(02)00105-9}}</ref>
Like sucrose, it is fully digested and provides the same caloric value of approximately 4 kcal/g. Unlike sucrose, isomaltulose is [[toothfriendly]] and digested much slower leading not only to a low glycemic response but as well to a prolonged glucose supply.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Thus, isomaltulose is a slowly released carbohydrate that therefore provides a more sustained energy supply from food and drinks. An optimal energy supply is a topic of increasing importance in research and product development as this may play a role in health (particularly control of obesity) as well as for physical and mental performance.
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.palatinit.com/en/Food_Ingredients/Palatinose/ Palatinose product description] - Palatinit.com
* [http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=81805&m=1NIED04&c=ctxjsjflucdkyxi Gadot launches low GI, tooth-friendly sweetener] - on December 4, 2007
* [http://www.palatinose.com/ Palatinose knowledge portal] - Palatinose.com
[[Category:Disaccharides]]
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