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ketohexose

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ke·to·hex·ose (kt-hkss)
n.
A six-carbon sugar containing a ketone group, such as fructose. Also called hexulose.
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Because there is a lack of natural enzymes that can reduce or oxidize lactose, the scientists engineered existing enzymes to develop a novel process that converts galactose from hydrolyzed lactose into D-tagatose, a ketohexose which is a low-calorie sweetener and well-suited for diabetics.
Harness lactose using enzymatic conversion by Emerging Food R&D Report
 
 
 
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