Definition
Galactooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from lactose by β-galactosidase, and consist chiefly of 4'-galactosyl-lactose and 4 to 5 monosaccharides in which several galactoses are bonded to lactose, and a disaccharide consisting of galactose and glucose.
Cosmetic roles
Draws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING
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Names & identifiers
GALACTOOLIGOSACCHARIDESINCI갈락토올리고사카라이즈Korean label name (MFDS standard)
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- PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF LACTULOSE AND GALACTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES USED IN THE FERMENTATION OF MILK · 2018
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