D-Melibiose

Full Name
D-Melibiose

Keywords
585-99-9

Background
D-Melibiose is a disaccharide composed of D-galactose and D-glucose linked by an α-(1,6)-glycosidic bond. It is a component of the trisaccharide raffinose. Unlike lactose, humans are unable to fully digest melibiose, and it can be fermented by gut bacteria.
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