Question

What is raffinose?

Answer 1

Raffinose:

1. It is a trisaccharide containing glucose, galactose, and fructose.
2. The chemical formula of raffinose is C₁₈H₃₂O₁₆.
3. It belongs to the family of oligosaccharides(Raffinose family oligosaccharides-RFOs).
4. They are found in plants and seeds like legumes, whole grain, cabbage, asparagus, molasses of beetroot, etc.

The function of Raffinose:

1. They serve as desiccation protectants in seeds
2. They act as transport sugar in phloem sap and as storage sugar.
3. It can also bean used as an anti-freezing agent.
4. Raffinose present in molasses of beetroot is used in the production of some kind of brown sugar.