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Trehalose
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is trehalose?
Trehalose is a sugar found in many types of plants and occurs naturally in a variety of foods such as mushrooms, honey, and foods with baker's and brewer's yeast. Commercially, trehalose is made from cornstarch.

How is trehalose different from regular sugar?
Trehalose supplies energy with a clean taste and half the sweetness of sucrose. As a result, trehalose is effective in enhancing - not masking - the natural flavors in different types of foods. In addition, because of the unique molecular structure of trehalose, it has several key properties that enable it to improve and maintain food texture and taste.

Is there a health/performance benefit associated with trehalose?
Preliminary research indicates that trehalose, when tested as a sports beverage supplement, elicits a lower insulin response than glucose when provided to competitive and recreational athletes before or during continuous exercise.

What is the GRAS status for trehalose?
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a letter of no objection to the (GRAS) "generally recognized as safe" determination for trehalose.

What foods can be made with trehalose?
Trehalose can be used to enhance a variety of foods. Its mildly sweet taste makes it ideal for sports drinks and nutrition bars. Because of its clean flavor, trehalose is especially effective in enhancing fruit preparations and beverages. trehalose also has unique properties enabling it to improve and maintain the taste and texture of baked goods and confections.