Food industry: It can be used as a natural sweetener in food and beverage production, such as replacing part of sucrose in candies, biscuits, beverages and other products, which can not only provide a certain sweetness, but also reduce the calories of the product. At the same time, it can also be used as a flavor enhancer to improve the flavor of food and highlight the unique flavor characteristics of the product. It is also used in some spices and seasonings to help improve the overall flavor quality.
Medical field: In drug research and development, it can be used to prepare glycosylated drugs, which can improve the bioavailability and efficacy of drugs. For example, by glycosylation modification of drugs with L-rhamnose monohydrate, the physical and chemical properties of drugs can be changed, making them easier to be absorbed and metabolized by the human body, improving the efficacy of drugs, and reducing the toxic side effects of drugs. In addition, it can also be used to measure the permeability of the intestine to help doctors diagnose some intestinal diseases.
Cosmetic industry: Because of its moisturizing properties and mild characteristics, it is often added to skin care products, such as creams, lotions, masks, etc., which can help maintain the moisture of the skin and make the skin more hydrated and smooth. At the same time, it can also improve the texture of the skin and enhance the elasticity of the skin. In addition, it is also used in some anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, and may reduce wrinkles and delay skin aging by participating in processes such as skin cell metabolism.
Biotechnology: In the process of microbial fermentation, L-rhamnose monohydrate can be used as a carbon source or nutrient to support the growth and metabolism of microorganisms, help produce biofuels, bioplastics and other bioproducts, and promote sustainable development. For example, when some bacteria ferment to produce biomaterials such as bioethanol or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), adding L-rhamnose monohydrate can regulate the metabolic pathways of microorganisms and increase the yield of target products.