Stachyose tetrahydrate

Stachyose tetrahydrate (CAS 10094-58-3), also known as Lupeose, is a naturally occurring tetrasaccharide sourced primarily from legumes.

Where is Stachyose tetrahydrate used?

• Food and nutrition: prebiotic, humectant and functional food ingredient in prebiotic supplements, infant formula adjuncts and functional beverages
• It supports beneficial gut microbiota by selectively fermenting bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
• Personal care: humectant in skin-conditioning serums, creams and leave-on treatments
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: probiotic delivery systems and dietary supplements targeting digestive health
• Chelating agent for metal ion sequestration

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically 95% or higher
• Packaging from small research quantities to bulk industrial supply