Raffinose
Also known as: Gossypose; Melitose; Melitriose
Description
Raffinose is a type of 3 unit Oligosaccharide (i.e. it is a Trisaccharide) comprised of one unit each of Galactose, Fructose and Glucose. It is 23% as sweet (in taste) as Sucrose.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Raffinose
Enzymes
Alpha-Galactosidase facilitates the digestion (breaks down) of Raffinose.
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