Trehalose - Non-Reducing Disaccharide

Trehalose is non-reducing disaccharide and can be used as fillers and taste mask agents. Asahi Kasei Chemicals markets globally for pharmaceuticals application in cooperation with Hayashibara Biochemical Labs, Inc.

What is Trehalose?
Trehalose is non-reducing disaccharide composing glucose molecule in a-1 bond. It exists as free form widely in plants, animals and microorganisms. Especially, some fungi like Shiitake-mushrooms, yeasts, seaweeds and shrimps contain more than 10% on dry basis. It is ingested daily in human history.

Process flow of Trehalose