Stachyose

Name:  Stachyose

Molecular Structure:

Molecular Formula:  C₂₄H₄₂O₂₁

Molecular Weight:  666.578

CAS Number:  470-55-3

EINECS:  207-427-3

Stachyose is a tetrasaccharide consisting of two α-D-galactose units, one α-D-glucose unit, and one β-D-fructose unit sequentially linked as gal(α1→6)gal(α1→6)glc(α1↔2β)fru. Stachyose is naturally found in numerous vegetables (e.g. green beans, soybeans and other beans) and plants.
Stachyose is less sweet than sucrose, at about 28% on a weight basis. Stachyose is mainly used as a bulk sweetener or for its functional oligosaccharide property. Stachyose is not completely digestible by humans and delivers 1.5 to 2.4 kcal/g (6 to 10 kJ/g).
Stachyose can be used as food raw material, Health food, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical carrier or filler and probiotics

Specification

Package:  25Kgs per plastic bag.

Storage:   Stored in a dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.

Shelf life: Two years when stored properly in a well-closed container.