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Trehalose is a multi-functional sugar. Its mild sweetness (45% sucrose), low cariogenicity, low hygroscopicity, high freezing-point depression, high glass transition temperature and protein protection properties are all of immense benefit to food technologists. Trehalose is fully caloric, has no laxative effects and after ingestion is broken down in the body to glucose. It has a moderate glycemic index with low insulinemic response.
1. Foods: Trehalose is used in a variety of processed foods such as dinners, confectionery, bread, vegetables side dishes, and beverages. It preserves the quality of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats while protecting texture from drying out or freezing.
2. Cosmetics: Capitalizing on its moisture-retaining capacity, it is used as a moisturizer in basic toiletries like bath oils and hair growth tonics.
3. Pharmaceuticals: Used in organ protection solutions for organ transplants due to its tissue and protein preservation properties.
4. Industrial: Includes fabrics with deodorization qualities, plant activation, and antibacterial sheets.
