Verbascose
Description
Verbascose is a type of four unit Oligosaccharide (i.e. it is a Tetrasaccharide) comprised of Galactose, Glucose and Fructose.
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Verbascose
Enzymes
Alpha-Galactosidase facilitates the digestion (breaks down) of Verbascose.
Negative Effects of Verbascose
Digestive System
Verbascose may ferment in the Digestive Tract, sometimes causing Flatulence (especially when insufficient Alpha-Galactosidase is present to break down Verbascose).
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