butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol

II. Manufacturing Methods

1. Microbial Fermentation (Mainstream Process)

• Raw Materials: Starch from wheat, corn, etc.
• Process Flow: Starch → Enzymatic hydrolysis to glucose → Fermentation by osmophilic yeast (concentration >450g/L) → Heat sterilization → Filtration → Ion exchange resin purification → Activated carbon decolorization → Ultrafiltration → Crystallization → Drying
• Yield: Approximately 50%
• Advantages: Food-grade safety, mature technology, low cost

2. Chemical Synthesis

• Produced by the reaction of butenediol with hydrogen peroxide
• Limited industrial application, mainly used in laboratory synthesis

3. Natural Extraction

• Extracted from seaweed, moss, and certain grasses
• Low yield and high cost, unsuitable for large-scale industrial production

III. Core Advantages

IV. Applications

1. Food & Beverage (Primary Application)

• Tabletop Sweetener: Core ingredient in zero-calorie sugar, direct sucrose replacement
• Baked Goods: Chocolate, biscuits, cakes — withstands high-temperature baking
• Candy / Chewing Gum: Key sweetener in sugar-free confectionery
• Beverages: Soft drinks, functional drinks, sports beverages
• Dairy Products: Yogurt, ice cream, dairy beverages

2. Pharmaceuticals & Health Supplements

• Taste masking agent for pharmaceutical formulations
• Health supplement formulations suitable for diabetic populations
• Filler and excipient in pharmaceutical tablets

3. Personal Care Products

• Oral care products: toothpaste, mouthwash
• Moisturizing agent in cosmetics
• Sweetener in personal care formulations

4. Industrial Uses

• Organic synthesis intermediate
• Biochemical research reagent
• Industrial humectant