title: Biocatalytic production of D-tagatose: A potential rare sugar with versatile applications.
abstract: D-tagatose is a naturally existing rare monosaccharide having prebiotic properties. Minimal absorption, low metabolizing energy, and unique clinical properties are the characteristics of D-tagatose. D-tagatose gained international attention by matching the purpose of alternate sweeteners that is much needed for the control of diabetes among world population. Recent efforts in understanding tagatose bioconversion have generated essential information regarding its production and application. This article reviews the evolution of D-tagatose as an important rare sugar by appreciable improvements in production results and its significant applications resulted of its unique physical, chemical, biological, and clinical properties thus considering it an appropriate product for requisite improvements in technical viability. Based on current knowledge and technology projections, the commercialization of D-tagatose rare sugar as food additive is close to reality.
authors.affiliation: a Centre for Biotechnology , Anna University , Tamil Nadu , Chennai , India.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jayamuthunagai
authors.affiliation: a Centre for Biotechnology , Anna University , Tamil Nadu , Chennai , India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gautam
authors.affiliation: a Centre for Biotechnology , Anna University , Tamil Nadu , Chennai , India.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Srisowmeya
authors.affiliation: a Centre for Biotechnology , Anna University , Tamil Nadu , Chennai , India.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chakravarthy
mesh_terms: D019747:Aldose-Ketose Isomerases / Q000378:metabolism; D001419:Bacteria / Q000201:enzymology; D001709:Biotechnology; D006601:Hexoses / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D007218:Industrial Microbiology; D013549:Sweetening Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D006601:Hexoses; D013549:Sweetening Agents; D019747:Aldose-Ketose Isomerases; C030192:tagatose
keywords: D-tagatose; galactose; hexose; rare sugar; sweeteners