ANHYDROUS CRYSTALLINE BETA-MALTOSE, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME AND USE THEREOF

摘要

Objects of the present invention are to provide a novel anhydrous crystalline ²-maltose, its preparation and uses. The present invention attains the above objects by providing an anhydrous crystalline ²-maltose with a melting point of 154 to 159°C; a process for producing the same, comprising a step of keeping hydrous crystalline ²-maltose in an organic solvent at an ambient temperature or higher for the dehydration; and uses of the same.