Botanical Essence is a trusted global manufacturer and supplier of high-purity Raffinose Pentahydrate (CAS 17629-30-0), delivering consistent quality for discerning buyers in the food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, feed, and cosmetic industries.
What is Raffinose Pentahydrate?
Raffinose Pentahydrate is a naturally occurring trisaccharide composed of galactose, glucose, and fructose. With the molecular formula C₁₈H₃₂O₁₆·5H₂O, it belongs to the raffinose family oligosaccharides (RFOs). It is widely distributed in beans, cabbage, broccoli, whole grains, and many other plant sources, where it serves as a storage carbohydrate and plays a key role in seed germination and stress resistance.
As a functional ingredient, Raffinose Pentahydrate offers both technological benefits and recognized physiological properties, making it an increasingly popular choice for formulators seeking clean-label, plant-derived solutions.
Key Functional Properties and Health Benefits
Raffinose Pentahydrate delivers multiple scientifically recognized functions that add significant value to finished products:
- Prebiotic Activity: Selectively promotes the proliferation of beneficial Bifidobacterium in the gut, supporting digestive health and microbial balance.
- Low Caloric Value: Provides only 6 kJ/g, making it suitable for reduced-calorie and sugar-conscious formulations.
- Gut Health Support: Improves intestinal function, helps prevent constipation, and inhibits the formation of intestinal putrefactive compounds.
- Mineral Absorption: Supports the synthesis of B vitamins and enhances calcium absorption.
- Immune & Metabolic Benefits: Helps regulate blood lipids, supports blood pressure management, and exhibits immune-modulating properties.
- Oral Health: Demonstrates anti-caries activity.
- Cryoprotectant Properties: Effectively protects cells, tissues, and embryos from freeze-thaw damage by inhibiting ice crystal formation — widely used in organ preservation solutions (including UW solution).
- Antioxidant & Detox Support: Shows liver-protective effects and the ability to inhibit certain toxins.
These multifaceted benefits make Raffinose Pentahydrate a versatile ingredient for health-focused product developers.
Primary Applications
1. Food & Beverage Industry
Used as a low-calorie sweetener, stabilizer, and functional prebiotic in:
- Functional beverages (lactic acid drinks, sports drinks, tea drinks, beauty-from-within beverages)
- Confectionery, chocolate, chewing gum, jelly, and baked goods
- Dairy products, infant nutrition, and health powders
- Ice cream, frozen desserts, and puddings
2. Animal Nutrition
Added to premium feed formulations to promote vitamin synthesis, enhance immune function, reduce disease incidence, and decrease reliance on antibiotics.
3. Pharmaceutical & Medical Preservation
Serves as a key component in multi-organ preservation solutions (UW solution) to prevent cell swelling during ischemia and support organ recovery.
4. Cosmetic & Personal Care
Utilized in high-end moisturizing and skin-conditioning formulations for its excellent humectant and water-binding properties.
Product Specifications
| ITEMS | STANDARDS | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White fine powder | Complies |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
| Mesh Size | 100% pass 40 mesh | 100% |
| Assay | ≥ 98.0% (HPLC) | Typically 99%+ |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | 0.08% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 5.0% | 1.76% |
| Bulk Density | 65–75 g/100ml | 69 g/100ml |
| Pesticide Residue | ≤ 1 ppm | Negative |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g | Complies |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g | Complies |
| E. coli / Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
Test Method: HPLC / TLC
Shelf Life: 2 years when properly stored
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and heat.
Production Advantages – Why Choose Botanical Essence
- Vertically integrated production with full traceability from raw material selection to final packaging.
- Advanced extraction and purification technology ensuring consistently high purity and batch-to-batch uniformity.
- Strict adherence to international quality systems including ISO 22000, HACCP, HALAL, Kosher, and EU/USDA Organic certification capabilities.
- Comprehensive third-party testing (SGS, Eurofins, etc.) available to meet stringent regulatory and customer requirements.
- Strong R&D capability with domestic patents covering the production process of high-purity Raffinose Pentahydrate.
- Strategic warehousing in the United States (Miami) and Europe (Italy), enabling fast and reliable delivery to global markets.
Packaging & Supply
Standard packaging: 25 kg fiber drums with double food-grade PE inner liners. Custom packing and private labeling options are available for established partners.
Whether you are a dietary supplement brand owner, functional food manufacturer, pharmaceutical developer, or cosmetic formulator, Botanical Essence Raffinose Pentahydrate offers the purity, functionality, and supply security demanded by today’s competitive markets.
For technical specifications, documentation, samples, or pricing, please contact our specialist team at [email protected].
