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Low Calorie Sugar Tagatose
January 20 , 2026
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- Scientists have developed an efficient large-scale method to produce tagatose, a healthier alternative to regular sugar and artificial sweeteners.
- Tagatose is a low-calorie natural sugar that does not cause sharp spikes in insulin levels.
- Tagatose is about 92% as sweet as sucrose but contains only one-third of the calories.
- It has a minimal impact on blood glucose, making it suitable for people with diabetes or insulin sensitivity.
- A newly discovered enzyme from slime Mold—galactose-1-phosphate-selective phosphatase—was used in the process.
- The new method achieved up to 95% production yield, far higher than existing techniques.
- Tagatose occurs naturally in small amounts in fruits and dairy products.
- It is tooth-friendly, may reduce harmful oral bacteria, and can withstand baking temperatures.
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