Product Name: D-Trehalose

Synonyms: alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside

Molecular Formula: C12H22O11.2(H2O)

Molecular Weight: 378.33

CAS No.: 6138-23-4

Description:

Trehalose is one such natural sugar – a disaccheride found in mushrooms, seaweed and several other organisms. Studies indicate that trehalose actually confers several health benefits including anti-aging properties. 

Trehalose is found naturally occurring in a small number of foods. These include mushrooms, certain types of seaweed, lobsters, shrimp, beer, wine, bread and other food which uses brewer’s yeast.

Trehalose is also artificially produced with corn starch and several different bacterial enzymes including alpha-amylase and isoamylase. Trehalose makes for a good additive since it is stable under heat and can preserve cell structure after food is heated or frozen.

Trehalose Nutrition Facts

Each gram of trehalose contains 4 calories.

Its glycemic index is slightly higher than sucrose.

Trehalose net carbohydrates is 100%.

It is about 45% the sweetness of sucrose or normal table sugar.

Health Benefits:

1) Heart Health

Several studies indicate that oral trehalose supplements may have cardiovascular benefits.

2) Eye Protection And Health

One of the main areas of scientific research into trehalose has focused on its eye health benefits According to the research done so far, trehalose in the form of eye drops has several applications for the eyes.

3) Brain Health

There have also been a number of animal studies into the potential effects of trehalose on brain health and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

4) Digestive Health And Diabetes

There is some evidence that trehalose can have a positive influence on blood sugar control and gastrointestinal health.