Lactodifucotetraose

Product Name: Lactodifucotetraose

Other Name: Lacto-N-difucotetraose; LDFT; DFL

CAS No.: 20768-11-0

Chemical Structure:

Lactodifucotetraose Application:

Lactodifucotetraose (LDFT) is a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) belonging to the fucosylated oligosaccharide family. Structurally, it is a tetrasaccharide composed of lactose with two fucose residues, naturally present in breast milk in varying concentrations. Due to its functional resemblance to naturally occurring HMOs, Lactodifucotetraose has become a key focus in infant nutrition, prebiotic research, microbiome modulation, and advanced glycoscience studies.

Its unique structural and functional properties allow it to be utilized across nutraceuticals, functional foods, dietary supplements, and biopharmaceutical research. With the growing demand for specialized nutrition and microbiome-friendly ingredients, Lactodifucotetraose is increasingly being adopted in the global market as a functional carbohydrate raw material. Applications:

1. Infant Formula Fortification

   • Used to replicate beneficial HMOs found in human breast milk, supporting infant gut microbiota balance and digestive development.

2. Prebiotic Food & Beverages

   • Functions as a prebiotic ingredient that promotes beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium, enhancing gut ecology and digestive health.

3. Nutraceutical & Supplement Industry

   • Incorporated into formulations aimed at supporting immune modulation, gut microbiome diversity, and overall metabolic health.

4. Biopharmaceutical & Glycoscience Research

   • Serves as a model compound in carbohydrate research, advancing studies on glycobiology, gut health, and immunology.

5. Functional Foods & Specialized Nutrition

   • Added to dairy-based products, functional drinks, and medical nutrition formulas as a scientifically backed carbohydrate ingredient.

Lactodifucotetraose Packaging and Shipping:

Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.

Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping

Lactodifucotetraose Storage:

Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.