What is D-tagatose?
D-tagatose is a monosaccharide and an enantiomer of D-fructose, naturally present in small amounts in dairy products. Chemically, it is a simple sugar (C₆H₁₂O₆) with a ring structure similar to fructose, but with a different spatial configuration. Industrially, D-tagatose is produced from lactose via enzymatic hydrolysis and isomerization, after which it is isolated as a white, crystalline powder.
Applications of D-tagatose
D-tagatose is highly versatile: in bakery and confectionery it replaces sugar with lower calories in cookies, cakes, chocolate, and caramel candies. In clear soft drinks, sports, and diet beverages, it provides sweetness without cloudiness or unwanted taste changes. In confectionery and chewing gum, it improves texture and provides rapid caramelization, even in sugar-free formulas. It also works excellently as a sweetener in yogurt, desserts, and plant-based dairy alternatives. Additionally, D-tagatose can easily be used in nutraceuticals and supplements as a bulking agent and flavor carrier in powders, tablets, and chewable tablets.
Why choose Planture?
Planture supplies D-tagatose of consistent, industrial quality, developed according to strict purity and specification standards. Large volumes are available directly from stock for just-in-time production, at competitive bulk rates.
With our solutions, we not only contribute to your product innovation, but also to a future-proof food chain, based on three pillars:
Functional properties and benefits
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Our customers choose Planture because of the consistent quality; every batch is carefully tested. Additionally, we ensure fast delivery from stock, both in Europe and the United States. Thanks to our flexibility in packaging forms, such as bags, big bags, or customer-specific solutions, we offer tailor-made solutions for every application. Finally, you can count on extensive technical support, including product specifications, certificates, and functional data.
Frequently asked questions
It is a monosaccharide (an enantiomer of fructose) with functional roles in crystallization and texture.
JECFA, FDA, and EFSA recognize D-tagatose as safe, and no ADI has been established. At very high doses, laxative effects may occur.
D-tagatose has the molecular formula C6H12O6 and is a monosaccharide, a six-membered sugar. It is a diastereomer of D-fructose and a C-3 diastereomer of D-sorbose.