Non-reducing saccharides, their preparations and uses

摘要

alpha -Isomaltosyl alpha -isomaltoside represented by O- alpha -D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)- alpha -D-glucopyranosyl O- alpha -D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)- alpha -D-glucopyranoside is a novel non-reducing saccharide which promotes the growth of bifid bacteria, has an anti-caries activity, and promotes the mineral absorption. Similarly as the non-reducing saccharide, a-isomaltosyl a-glucoside and alpha -isomaltotriosyl a-glucoside can be also used to prevent caries and promote the growth of bifid bacteria and the mineral absorption. These saccharides can be used alone or in combination in a variety of foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.