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
- 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.
- The presence of gentianose in certain plant extracts may contribute to their medicinal effects.
- Gentianose is resistant to hydrolysis by most digestive enzymes, contributing to its prebiotic activity.
- The biosynthetic pathway of gentianose is not fully understood, but it likely involves the transfer of a glucose molecule from sucrose.
- Gentianose has applications in the food industry as a sweetener and texture modifier.
- Hydrolysis of gentianose under acidic conditions yields glucose and fructose in a 1:2 ratio.
- 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.
