D-TAGATOSE
Prepared at 61st JECFA (2003), published in FNP 52 Add 11 (2003), superseding specifications prepared at the 57th JECFA (2001), published in FNP 52 Add 9 (2001).An ADI "not specified" was established at the 63rd JECFA (2004).This ADI does not apply to individuals with hereditary fructose intolerance arising from 1-phosphofructoaldolase (aldolase B) or fructose 1,6-diphosphatase deficiency. SYNONYMS D-lyxo-Hexulose
DEFINITION D-Tagatose is a ketohexose, an epimer of D-fructose inverted at C-4, with a sweet taste. It is obtained from D-galactose by isomerization
under alkaline conditions in the presence of calcium.
Chemical names D-Tagatose
C.A.S. number 87-81-0
Chemical formula C6H12O6
Formula weight 180.16
Assay Not less than 98% on the dry basis
DESCRIPTION Virtually odourless, white or almost white crystals
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener, texturizer, stabilizer, humectant, formulation aid
