Bibliometric approach to trehalulose research trends for its potential health benefits

Trehalulose (1-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructose) is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of fructose and glucose. It is a sucrose isomer with a unique alpha-1,1 glycosidic bond that is more stable than the 1,2 glycosidic bond found in sucrose, giving it a lower glycemic index (GI). Trehalulose sugar production is often complicated, and the literature on the production is scarce. However, trehalulose is gaining popularity after a recent study revealed the abundance of this sugar in stingless bee honey (13 to 44 g per 100 g). The current short review discusses the chemical and physiological properties of trehalulose and its potential health benefits based on a bibliometric approach. Furthermore, it evaluates the antidiabetic potential of trehalulose as an emerging alternative sweetener.

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Trehalulose is a naturally occurring disaccharide composed of fructose and glucose. It has a unique α-1,1 glycosidic bond, making it more stable than sucrose and resulting in a lower glycemic index. Recent research has revealed the abundance of trehalulose in stingless bee honey, leading to its increasing popularity. This review discusses the chemical and physiological properties of trehalulose, its potential health benefits, and its antidiabetic potential as an emerging alternative sweetener.