Maltose (malt sugar) is a disaccharide which is obtained with hydrolytic decomposition of starch in the presence of enzyme amylase. Maltose is composed of two glucose molecules linked by an α(1→4)-glycosidic linkage. Maltose has an alpha acetal.
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Generalic, Eni. "Maltose." Croatian-English Chemistry Dictionary & Glossary. 29 June 2022. KTF-Split. {Date of access}. <https://glossary.periodni.com>.