Lacto-N-neobiose (LNB) is an oligosaccharide molecule naturally found in human milk, CAS number 50787-09-2, and has excellent biological activity. Widely used in functional foods, infant formula foods, special medical foods, etc.
Basic Product Information
Molecular Formula: C14H25NO11
Molecular Weight: 383.35
Lactose-N-Disaccharide: A prebiotic that promotes bifidobacteria
Application Areas:
Suitable for use in functional food, infant formula, special medical food, nutritional supplements, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and scientific research reagents.
Food Field Applications
Promotes the Prebiotic Effect of Bifidobacterium:
Studies have confirmed the prebiotic effect of Lactose-N-Disaccharide (LNB) on Bifidobacterium. LNB serves as the building block of lacto-1 oligosaccharides and can stimulate the growth of various bifidobacteria, with a particular emphasis on Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium breve, and Bifidobacterium longum found in the intestines of breastfed infants. This suggests that LNB may function as a natural prebiotic in human colostrum. Other research explores the potential utilization of LNB by bifidobacteria, indicating that Bifidobacterium longum subspecies and related bacteria can utilize LNB for growth, while other bacteria cannot. These findings underscore the significance of Bifidobacterium in the infant gut and the potential utilization of LNB.
Prevents Infant Disease:
Prebiotics, often in the form of oligosaccharides, present an alternative approach to preventing infant diseases. Lacto-N-Biose I (LNB), a prebiotic, has not been extensively studied for its bifidobacteria factor activity but is naturally present in human breast milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), a primary component of breast milk. HMOs, known for their prebiotic activity, play a crucial role in providing healthy nutrition to infants. LNB exhibits potential applications in food ingredients, especially concerning prebiotic effects, and can be incorporated into infant food formulations. This positions LNB as a promising element in supporting infant health through dietary means.
