Also known as: Trehalose dihydrate, mycose, E-number not assigned
CAS 6138-23-4C12H22O11·2H2OEnquire for availability
A mild disaccharide that protects texture, colour and flavour during freezing and drying. Food grade, 98% min. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
6138-23-4
Formula
C12H22O11·2H2O
Grade
Food grade, 98% min
Packing
20 kg or 25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Trehalose is a mild disaccharide that protects texture, colour and flavour during freezing and drying. We carry it within our sweeteners line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white crystalline powder, in food grade, 98% min, with an assay of 98.0% min. The CAS number is 6138-23-4 and the molecular formula is C12H22O11·2H2O.
Applications of Trehalose
Common uses in production:
Freeze-thaw protection in frozen dough, surimi and ready meals
Texture and moisture retention in bakery and rice products
Protein stabilisation in freeze-dried and spray-dried systems
Cosmetic moisturising and pharmaceutical lyophilisation
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 20 kg or 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry conditions. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Trehalose in the UAE
Technical specification for Trehalose
CAS No.
6138-23-4
Formula
C12H22O11·2H2O
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Grade
Food grade, 98% min
Purity / Assay
98.0% min
Assay
98.0% min
Sweetness
~45% of sucrose
Moisture
9.0–11.0%
Function
Protein and starch stabiliser under freeze/dry stress
Packing
20 kg or 25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry conditions
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Freeze-thaw protection in frozen dough, surimi and ready meals
Texture and moisture retention in bakery and rice products
Protein stabilisation in freeze-dried and spray-dried systems
Cosmetic moisturising and pharmaceutical lyophilisation
What packing is Trehalose supplied in?
Trehalose is supplied in 20 kg or 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Trehalose do you stock?
We supply food grade, 98% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Trehalose outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
