D(+)-Raffinose pentahydrate

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Raffinose is a naturally occurring trisaccharide composed of one galactose, one glucose, and one fructose unit. It is found in many vegetables and grains, particularly legumes. The "pentahydrate" indicates that its crystalline form contains five molecules of water per molecule of raffinose. Raffinose is a non-digestible carbohydrate for humans, and it acts as a prebiotic while also being a contributing factor to intestinal gas.