Tag: Acidic hydrolysis

Did you know that table sugar, or sucrose, is a disaccharide made of equal parts glucose and fructose? This guide explains how to convert sugar into glucose by breaking down the sucrose molecule through a process called hydrolysis.

Pure pantothenic acid, a crucial B vitamin, is notoriously unstable, degrading rapidly in both highly acidic and alkaline solutions. This chemical sensitivity significantly impacts its shelf life and bioavailability in different food and pharmaceutical products.