Stachyose

Product Name: Stachyose

Product Introduction:
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Stachyose is a natural tetrasaccharide composed of two α-D-galactose units, one α-D-glucose unit, and one β-D-fructose unit. Present in legumes and vegetables like soybeans and green beans, it offers about 28 % sweetness of sucrose. As a functional oligosaccharide, it resists digestion in the small intestine and serves as a prebiotic, delivering 1.5–2.4 kcal/g. Widely used as a low‑calorie bulk sweetener and prebiotic additive in food, supplement, and animal feed formulations.

CAS No.: 470‑55‑3

Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₄₂O₂₁

Molecular Weight: 666.578 g/mol

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Uses:
Stachyose is used as a bulk sweetener with low glycemic impact and as a functional oligosaccharide with prebiotic effects. It is included in foods, dietary supplements, and animal feed to promote gut health, improve mineral absorption, and reduce post‑prandial sugar response.