Description

L-Tagatose is a naturally occurring, low-calorie monosaccharide sweetener and prebiotic fiber. This versatile compound offers a sugar-like taste profile with minimal glycemic impact, making it a key ingredient for modern food and health product development. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food & beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create reduced-sugar and functional formulations.

Application

• Low-Calorie Sweetener: Used in beverages, dairy products, confectionery, and baked goods as a bulk sugar replacer.
• Prebiotic & Dietary Fiber: Incorporated into functional foods, supplements, and health drinks to support digestive health.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Serves as a taste-masking agent and carrier in chewable tablets, syrups, and lozenges.
• Glycemic Management Products: A key component in formulations designed for diabetic-friendly and low-glycemic index foods.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Used in skincare products for its humectant and mild exfoliating properties.
• Animal Nutrition: Applied in pet food and feed as a functional sweetener and prebiotic.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Tagatose
CAS No.	17598-82-2
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	L-(-)-Tagatose; (3S,4S,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one; L-lyxo-Hexulose; NSC 92326; D-Tagatose enantiomer; Tagatose (L-form); Rare sugar L-isomer
EINECS	241-561-8

Quality Control

Our L-Tagatose is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant food-grade standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) guidelines. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	-4.0° to -6.0° (c=10 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets food-grade standards

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.