Maltose
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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