GB/T 35920-2018 in English

Interpretation of GB/T 35920—2018 General Technical Rules for Oligosaccharides

With the rapid development of food industry and biotechnology, oligosaccharides, as an important functional ingredient, have been widely used in food, medicine and feed. In order to regulate the production and application of oligosaccharide products, the National Standard of the People's Republic of China GB/T 35920—2018 General Technical Rules for Oligosaccharides came into being. This article will provide an in-depth interpretation of the standard from the aspects of background, core content, technical requirements and implementation recommendations.

Background and significance of standard formulation

Oligosaccharides refer to low-polymer sugars formed by 2 to 10 monosaccharides connected by glycosidic bonds, which have important physiological functions and industrial application value. In recent years, with the increasing demand of consumers for healthy foods, oligosaccharides have received widespread attention due to their unique prebiotic properties (such as proliferation of bifidobacteria and promotion of intestinal health).

However, in the context of the rapid development of the oligosaccharide industry, the industry is also facing problems such as inconsistent product standards and unclear technical requirements. The formulation of GB/T 35920-2018 fills this gap and provides a scientific basis and regulatory guidance for the research and development, production and application of oligosaccharide products.

Classification and naming of oligosaccharides

According to GB/T 35920-2018 standard, oligosaccharides can be classified and named as follows:

Implementation suggestions

In order to ensure the effective implementation of GB/T 35920-2018, it is recommended to start from the following aspects:

1. At the production enterprise level
   • Establish a sound quality management system to ensure that the raw materials and production process meet the standard requirements.
   • Equip with professional testing equipment (such as high-performance liquid chromatography) and conduct physical and chemical indicator testing in strict accordance with the standards.
2. At the industry organization level
   • Carry out standard publicity and training to improve the industry's awareness of GB/T 35920-2018.
   • Promote the establishment of a grading certification system for oligosaccharide products.
3. Regulatory authorities
   • Strengthen supervision and inspection of standard implementation to ensure market order.
   • Promote the construction of traceability system for oligosaccharide products to protect consumer rights.

In short, the implementation of GB/T 35920-2018 will help improve the overall level of my country's oligosaccharide industry and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the industry. In the future, with the advancement of technology and changes in consumer demand, the standard will continue to improve and provide more powerful technical support for the development of the industry.