Health Benefits of Maltooligosaccharides

Maltooligosaccharide is a kind of homooligosaccharide and is made up of 3-10 α-glucose monomers that are bonded together by α-1,4 glycosidic linkages. This structure enables it to be broken down into glucose by human intestinal glucoamylase-maltase, making it easily digestible in the small intestine. It has been shown that maltooligosaccharide undergoes incomplete cleavage and acts as a substrate for intestinal microbiota, exhibiting a prebiotic effect. Besides, maltooligosaccharide displays the effect of lowering harmful intestinal microorganisms and increasing beneficial Bifidobacterium. In addition, it improves colon health by enhancing intestinal peristalsis and preventing constipation. Maltooligosaccharide may exhibit immunomodulatory effects, influencing the immune system in a way that could potentially regulate or modify immune responses. Therefore, the production of maltooligosaccharides holds significant importance due to these health benefits.

Fig.1 The structure of maltooligosaccharides. (CD BioGlyco)

Maltooligosaccharide Manufacture Service at CD BioGlyco

CD BioGlyco provides laboratory-scale preparation of maltooligosaccharides and also has the capability to produce them in large quantities. We provide the enzymatic synthesis of maltooligosaccharides that is conducted by two kinds of reactions, including hydrolysis and transglycosylation.

CD BioGlyco combines diverse approaches to produce maltooligosaccharides in large quantities. That mainly includes three main processes that have been shown in the following picture.

Fig.2 The main processes of maltooligosaccharide manufacture. (CD BioGlyco)

• During the starch liquefaction process, α-amylases, acids, or physical factors are employed to break down the starch into a more fluid state. If necessary, impurities such as proteins and fats are eliminated during this stage.
• The second step is important which involves the saccharification of starch to form maltooligosaccharides. Saccharification processes are categorized into two types: a single enzyme process that utilizes MFAse and a dual enzyme process that combines the actions of MFAse and pullulanase. In the dual enzyme system, the addition of pullulanase to the reaction system not only enhances the reaction rate but also increases the yield of maltooligosaccharides. Pullulanase and MFAse are added together before saccharification, making both enzymes act simultaneously during the saccharification process.
• The last step in the production of maltooligosaccharides is the purification process. That process involves removing those impurities, such as unconsumed starch, maltodextrins, and enzymes.

Applications

• Maltooligosaccharides can be used in the food industry to improve dough rheological properties, food quality, and baking performance of whole-grain flour.
• Maltooligosaccharides can be used in the food industry as alternative sweeteners to replace sugar.

Advantages of Us

• We possess diverse approaches to the production of maltooligosaccharides.
• Our methods produce a higher yield of maltooligosaccharides with a narrower range of the degree of polymerization.
• Our approaches provide better regulation of the process.

CD BioGlyco is a top provider of maltooligosaccharide manufacture services. Besides, we offer a comprehensive One-Stop Solution for Various Types of Carbohydrate Manufacture. Our company is good at every aspect due to our outstanding research team. We take advantage of our potential in the field of glycobiology, advancing scientific breakthroughs. If our services have captured your attention, we kindly request that you contact us promptly.

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