What is a Maltose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) ?

Maltose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules. It is formed when starches, such as those in grains, are broken down during the process of digestion or fermentation. Maltose is a sugar commonly found in malted foods, like beer, and is produced from the enzymatic breakdown of starch.

Maltose is less sweet than sucrose (table sugar) but plays an important role in the body’s energy metabolism. It is readily converted into glucose by the body and provides a source of energy. Maltose is also used in various food and beverage products, especially in the brewing industry, and is sometimes used as a sweetener in processed foods.

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