Trehalulose(1-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructose)is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of fructose and glucose.It is a sucrose isomer with a uniqueα-1,1 glycosidic bond that is more stable than the 1,2 glycosi...Trehalulose(1-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructose)is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of fructose and glucose.It is a sucrose isomer with a uniqueα-1,1 glycosidic bond that is more stable than the 1,2 glycosidic bond found in sucrose,giving it a lower glycemic index(GI).Trehalulose sugar production is often complicated,and the literature on the production is scarce.However,trehalulose is gaining popularity after a recent study revealed the abundance of this sugar in stingless bee honey(13 to 44 g per 100 g).The current short review discusses the chemical and physiological properties of trehalulose and its potential health benefits based on a bibliometric approach.Furthermore,it evaluates the antidiabetic potential of trehalulose as an emerging alternative sweetener.展开更多
文摘Trehalulose(1-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructose)is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of fructose and glucose.It is a sucrose isomer with a uniqueα-1,1 glycosidic bond that is more stable than the 1,2 glycosidic bond found in sucrose,giving it a lower glycemic index(GI).Trehalulose sugar production is often complicated,and the literature on the production is scarce.However,trehalulose is gaining popularity after a recent study revealed the abundance of this sugar in stingless bee honey(13 to 44 g per 100 g).The current short review discusses the chemical and physiological properties of trehalulose and its potential health benefits based on a bibliometric approach.Furthermore,it evaluates the antidiabetic potential of trehalulose as an emerging alternative sweetener.