Introduce
Trehalose, also known as kelp sugar or fucose, is a naturally occurring polysaccharide derived mainly from red algae plants. It is low-calorie, cholesterol-free and fat-free. Trehalose is about 50-100 times sweeter than sucrose, and there are some variants that are even 140 times sweeter.
In the food field, trehalose has a wide range of applications. Firstly, due to its high sweetness, it can be used in smaller quantities to replace traditional sugar, which is very helpful in reducing calorie intake in food. Secondly, trehalose has good stability and can maintain its sweetness properties under high temperature, acidic and alkaline conditions, making it suitable for use in a variety of food products such as pastries, cookies and chocolates. In addition, trehalose has the ability to increase the flavor and extend the shelf life of foods.
Overall, as a natural alternative sugar, trehalose has a wide range of applications in the food field and can meet people's demand for low-calorie and healthy food.
