1-Kestose is a fructooligosaccharide with prebiotic properties which displays antihyperglycemic activity suggesting that it may be used in treating diabetes.
Definition
ChEBI: A trisaccharide found in vegetables consisting of beta-D-fructofuranose having beta-D-fructofuranosyl and alpha-D-glucopyranosyl residues attached at the
- and 2-positions respectively.