Chapter 7, Problem 14P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The breakdown process of stachyose in the human stomach and intestines is to be described. The contribution of beano in this process and an appropriate name for the active ingredient in Beano are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Carbohydrates are made up of elements, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are one of the essential macronutrient in our diet. It is the major source of energy and is important for balanced diet. A tetrasaccharide (a carbohydrate that gives four molecules on hydrolysis) that possess$2$

$\text{α-D-galactose}$units,$1$

$\text{α-D-glucose}$unit and$1$$\text{β-D-fructose}$unit joined together in a sequence is called as stachyose.