L-arabinose
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
L-arabinose is an aldopentose which is more common than D-arabinose in nature. L-arabinose is a low-calorie sweetener and inhibitor of the sucrose. Therefore, it can prevent fat accumulation and protect against diabetes.
Application:
??se as a sucrose enzyme inhibitor to lower the glycaemic index of sucrose containing products
??evelopment of antiviral agents such as nucleoside analogues
??arious foods, except foods for infants or young children
??aw material for the synthesis of fine chemicals as well as pharmaceutical intermediate
??reparation of bacterial medium in biological industry
??ynthesis of flavours