D-Raffinose

Raffinose Pentahydrate
Source: Cottonseed

English Name: D-Raffinose pentahydrate
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Purity: Greater than 98.0%
Standard: In-house control standard
Raffinose is one of the most well-known trisaccharides in nature, composed of galactose, fructose, and glucose. It is present in most plants and is also known as melitriose or gossypose. Raffinose passes through the stomach and intestines without being absorbed. It serves as an excellent nutrient source and effective proliferation factor for beneficial bacteria in the human gut, such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Raffinose helps regulate intestinal function and improve bowel movements, enhancing digestive efficiency and promoting calcium absorption, thereby boosting immunity. It shows significant effects in preventing diseases and combating aging. Raffinose can be used as a key component in protective transport solutions for human and animal organ transplants and as a synergist to extend the survival period of live bacteria at room temperature.