What is maltodextrin? Maltodextrin belongs to the group of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates normally make up the largest part of our diet. They are found mainly in filling foods such as potatoes, pasta and rice, as well as in bread. Around 50 to 60 percent of the daily food intake should consist of carbohydrates. The remaining 40 … Maltodextrin: Effects, Applications, Side Effects
Symptoms People with sugar addiction are dependent on foods high in sugar and exhibit daily and uncontrolled consumption. Sugar addiction can manifest as dependence, tolerance, binge eating, craving, and withdrawal symptoms. Sugary foods are also consumed as sedatives, for stress relief, fatigue, tension and mood disorders. Possible negative consequences include tooth decay, gum problems, mood … Sugar Addiction
Products Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is the active ingredient in most self-tanning products, which are commercially available in the form of lotions, sprays and gels, among others. Its effect on the skin was first discovered in the 1950s by Eva Wittgenstein in Cincinnati. Structure and properties Dihydroxyacetone (C3H6O3, Mr = 90.1 g/mol) is a simple carbohydrate belonging … Dihydroxyacetone
Products Starch is available as a pure substance in grocery stores (e.g., Maizena, Epifin), pharmacies, and drugstores, among other places. Structure and properties Starch is a polysaccharide and a carbohydrate composed of D-glucose units that are α-glycosidically linked. The contains amylopectin (about 70%) and amylose (about 30%), which have different structures. Amylose consists of unbranched … Strength
Products Oligomannate was approved in China in 2019 in the form of capsules (Shanghai Green Valley Pharmaceuticals). The group led by Prof. Geng Meiyu at the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica spent more than 20 years on the research. This is the first new oral Alzheimer’s drug since 2003, and another Phase III clinical trial … Oligomannate
Sugar beet belongs to the foxtail family (Amaranthaceae) and was bred as a special form from the common turnip (beet). After the discovery of sugar in the beet in the mid-18th century, the sugar content was only 2 to 6 percent. It has since been increased to 18 to 22 percent through systematic breeding. This … Sugar Beet: Intolerance & Allergy
Products mRNA vaccines are commercially available as injectables. The first in this group to be approved in many countries was BNT162b2 from BioNTech and Pfizer on December 19, 2020. Moderna’s mRNA-1273 is also an mRNA vaccine. It was released in the EU on January 6, 2021. Both are covid-19 vaccines. Structure and properties mRNA (short … MRNA Vaccines
Structure and properties Nucleic acids are biomolecules found in all living things on Earth. A distinction is made between ribonucleic acid (RNA, RNA, ribonucleic acid) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA, DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid). Nucleic acids are polymers composed of so-called nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of the following three units: Sugar (carbohydrate, monosaccharide, pentose): ribose in RNA, … Nucleic Acids
Products Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is contained in numerous multivitamin preparations, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, effervescent tablets and as syrups. It is contained in both medicinal products and dietary supplements. Pantothenic acid is a component of the vitamin B complex. Structure and properties Pantothenic acid (C9H17NO5, Mr = 219.2 g/mol) is … Pantothenic Acid
Products Xylanases are found in baked goods such as breads as additives. Structure and properties Xylanases are natural enzymes found, for example, in microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, from which they are also extracted. They degrade xylan, a polysaccharide (a carbohydrate) found in plants and grasses that belongs to the hemicelluloses. It consists of … Xylanases
Products Xylose is available in specialty stores. The name is derived from the Greek name for wood (xylon). Structure and properties The D-xylose (C5H10O5, Mr = 150.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or colorless needles and is readily soluble in water. It is a monosaccharide (a carbohydrate) and an aldopentose, that is, a … Xylose
Products Vinegar (acetum) is available in grocery stores and specialty stores. The French name “Vinaigre”, from which the English name “Vinegar” is also derived, means “sour wine” (le vin: wine, aigre: sour). Vinegar is a traditional product that has been made for thousands of years. Structure and properties Vinegar exists as a liquid with a … Vinegar
