ABSTRACT
Hajime Taniguchi Ishikawa Prefectural University, Suematsu, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, 921-8836, Japan Present address: Kariyacho, 2-194-4, Ushiku, Ibaraki, 300-1235, Japan Hajimeta2010@qb4.so-net.ne.jp
During last 30 years, significant numbers of oligosaccharides have appeared in the Japanese market. Table 18.1 lists major oligosaccharides having more than 100 tons/year production along with their prices. The total production of these oligosaccharides amounts to 64,800 tons/year with their total sales of 13 million dollars. They find application in food or food additives claiming health beneficial functions.
