D-xylose

D-xylose

CAS No.: 58-86-6

D-xylose, commonly called word sugar, is a natural 5-carbon sugar (pentose) obtained from the xylan rich portion of hemicellulose from plants cell walls and fibre.

Application:

D-xylose is used in the flavour and pet food industries, in the production of savoury flavours, as it is highly effective at inducing Maillard reactions. It is also used to produce golden brown colour in food applications such as batters and breadcrumbs, thereby enhancing consumer appeal.