gentianose (Meaning)

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gentianose (n.)

A crystallizable, sugarlike substance, with a slightly sweetish taste, obtained from the gentian.

Synonyms & Antonyms of gentianose

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gentianose Sentence Examples

  1. Gentianose is a trisaccharide found abundantly in the roots of gentian plants.
  2. Gentianose is composed of a glucose molecule linked to two fructose molecules.
  3. Its sweetness is approximately half that of sucrose, making it a potential natural sweetener.
  4. Gentianose has been shown to have prebiotic properties, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
  5. The presence of gentianose in certain plant extracts may contribute to their medicinal effects.
  6. Gentianose is resistant to hydrolysis by most digestive enzymes, contributing to its prebiotic activity.
  7. The biosynthetic pathway of gentianose is not fully understood, but it likely involves the transfer of a glucose molecule from sucrose.
  8. Gentianose has applications in the food industry as a sweetener and texture modifier.
  9. Hydrolysis of gentianose under acidic conditions yields glucose and fructose in a 1:2 ratio.
  10. Gentianose is a promising candidate for sustainable bio-production of sweeteners and prebiotics.

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A crystallizable, sugarlike substance, with a slightly sweetish taste, obtained from the gentian.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Gentianose is a trisaccharide found abundantly in the roots of gentian plants.

Gentianose is composed of a glucose molecule linked to two fructose molecules.

Its sweetness is approximately half that of sucrose, making it a potential natural sweetener.

Gentianose has been shown to have prebiotic properties, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.