Maltose

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Also known as:  Malt Sugar;  Maltobiose

 

Description

Maltose is an Disaccharide comprising two molecules of Glucose formed during the digestion of Starch and Glycogen by the Salivary Amylase enzyme - and also occasionally found in the diet.

 

Biochemistry of Maltose

Alcohols

 Maltitol is the Sugar Alcohol produced as a result of the hydrogenation of Maltose.

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