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High-Purity Fructose Reference Materials for Accurate Residue Analysis

Ensure precise and reliable residue analysis with HPC Standards GmbHs high-purity fructose reference materials. Our products meet international quality requirements and the highest industrial standards, making them essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis. Trust HPC Standards GmbH for your fructose analysis needs and ensure compliance with regulatory limits.

Product

Catalog No./ CAS No.

Quantity

Price

D(-)-Fructose

D(-)-Fructose

681023
57-48-7

1X250MG

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Fructose reference materials for precise residue analysis

Overview

Fructose, also known as fruit sugar, is a simple ketonic monosaccharide found in many plants. It is often bonded to glucose to form the disaccharide sucrose. Fructose is one of the three dietary monosaccharides, along with glucose and galactose, that are absorbed directly into the blood during digestion.

Uses

Fructose is commonly used in foods and beverages for its sweetness and ability to enhance flavors. It is found naturally in honey, tree and vine fruits, flowers, berries, and most root vegetables. Commercially, it is derived from sugar cane, sugar beets, and maize. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a mixture of glucose and fructose used extensively in food manufacturing.

Regulatory

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has stated that fructose may be preferable over sucrose and glucose in sugar-sweetened foods and beverages due to its lower effect on postprandial blood sugar levels. However, high intakes of fructose can lead to metabolic complications such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and increased visceral adiposity.

Monitoring

Monitoring the levels of fructose in food and environmental samples is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Accurate and reliable residue analysis of fructose is essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis.

Health Impact

Human Toxicity

Excessive consumption of fructose, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages, may contribute to insulin resistance, obesity, elevated LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, leading to metabolic syndrome. The UK's Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition has stated that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that fructose intake at levels consumed in the normal diet leads to adverse health outcomes independent of its presence as a component of total and free sugars.

Environmental Impact

Effects on Wildlife

Fructose is a naturally occurring substance and is not typically associated with significant environmental impact. However, excessive agricultural runoff containing high levels of fructose and other sugars can contribute to water pollution and affect aquatic ecosystems.

Safety Measure

Proper handling and storage of fructose reference materials are essential to maintain their purity and effectiveness. Laboratories should follow safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure accurate residue analysis.

Regulation

Regulatory agencies such as the EFSA and the FDA provide guidelines for the acceptable levels of fructose in food products. Compliance with these regulations is essential for food manufacturers to ensure product safety and consumer health.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for fructose analysis. Our products are tested according to international quality requirements and meet the highest industrial standards. These reference materials are essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory limits.