Product Name: Lacto-N-Tetraose
Other Name: Lacto-N-tetraose; LNT
CAS No.: 14116-68-8
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Lacto-N-Tetraose Application:
Lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) is a tetrasaccharide and one of the major neutral human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). Structurally composed of galactose, N-acetylglucosamine, and glucose units, LNT plays a crucial role in infant gut microbiota development. It is widely used in the fields of infant formula fortification, microbiome modulation, and prebiotic ingredient development. Manufactured under strict quality controls, LNT is suitable for use in nutritional R&D, food technology, and pharmaceutical applications. Applications of Lacto-N-tetraose (LNT):
Infant Formula Enrichment
Utilized to mimic the composition of natural HMOs in human milk, supporting the healthy growth of beneficial gut bacteria in infants.Prebiotic Ingredient for Functional Foods
Acts as a non-digestible oligosaccharide that promotes beneficial bacteria, making it ideal for dietary supplements and wellness-oriented food products.Microbiome and Gut Health Research
Commonly applied in studies focusing on intestinal flora development and the relationship between HMOs and host immunity.Nutritional Supplement Formulation
Used as a prebiotic additive in gut-targeted nutrition solutions and specialized dietetic applications.Pharmaceutical and Clinical Nutrition Development
Explored for its non-therapeutic role in gut integrity, immune support, and as part of advanced nutritional formulations.Cell Culture and Fermentation Studies
Functions as a defined carbohydrate source for growing specific strains in probiotic and microbial fermentation experiments.
Lacto-N-Tetraose Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping
Lacto-N-Tetraose Storage:
Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.
