{"id":6363,"date":"2026-10-28T09:39:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/?p=6363"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:39:03","slug":"trehalulose-in-kelulut-honey-why-it-matters-for-honey-sugar-profiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/trehalulose-in-kelulut-honey-why-it-matters-for-honey-sugar-profiling\/","title":{"rendered":"Trehalulose in Kelulut Honey: Why It Matters for Honey Sugar Profiling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\" >Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/trehalulose-in-kelulut-honey-why-it-matters-for-honey-sugar-profiling\/#Trehalulose_in_Kelulut_Honey_Why_It_Matters_for_Honey_Sugar_Profiling\" title=\"Trehalulose in Kelulut Honey: Why It Matters for Honey Sugar Profiling\">Trehalulose in Kelulut Honey: Why It Matters for Honey Sugar Profiling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/trehalulose-in-kelulut-honey-why-it-matters-for-honey-sugar-profiling\/#What_is_Trehalulose\" title=\"What is Trehalulose?\">What is Trehalulose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/trehalulose-in-kelulut-honey-why-it-matters-for-honey-sugar-profiling\/#Why_is_Trehalulose_Important_in_Kelulut_Honey\" title=\"Why is Trehalulose Important in Kelulut Honey?\">Why is Trehalulose Important in Kelulut Honey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/trehalulose-in-kelulut-honey-why-it-matters-for-honey-sugar-profiling\/#Who_Should_Consider_Trehalulose_Testing\" title=\"Who Should Consider Trehalulose Testing?\">Who Should Consider Trehalulose Testing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/trehalulose-in-kelulut-honey-why-it-matters-for-honey-sugar-profiling\/#Enquire_About_Trehalulose_Testing_in_Malaysia\" title=\"Enquire About Trehalulose Testing in Malaysia\">Enquire About Trehalulose Testing in Malaysia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/trehalulose-in-kelulut-honey-why-it-matters-for-honey-sugar-profiling\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trehalulose_in_Kelulut_Honey_Why_It_Matters_for_Honey_Sugar_Profiling\"><\/span><strong>Trehalulose in Kelulut Honey: Why It Matters for Honey Sugar Profiling<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kelulut honey, also known as stingless bee honey or madu kelulut, has a different sugar profile compared with conventional honey. One of the most important sugars associated with kelulut honey is trehalulose.<\/p>\n<p>For kelulut honey producers, food manufacturers, researchers, and functional food developers, trehalulose testing can support product characterisation, honey sugar profile evaluation, and product differentiation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trehalulose\"><\/span><strong>What is Trehalulose?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trehalulose is a naturally occurring disaccharide sugar made from glucose and fructose. It is an isomer of sucrose, but its molecular arrangement is different from ordinary table sugar.<\/p>\n<p>Scientific studies have reported trehalulose as a major sugar in stingless bee honey. Fletcher et al. (2020) reported trehalulose levels ranging from 13 to 44 g per 100 g in stingless bee honeys and identified it as a major component of this honey type<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Trehalulose_Important_in_Kelulut_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Why is Trehalulose Important in Kelulut Honey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trehalulose is important because it helps support the characterisation and differentiation of kelulut honey. Compared with conventional honey, kelulut honey may contain a distinctive sugar profile, with trehalulose being one of the key compounds of interest.<\/p>\n<p>Recent research on Malaysian stingless bee honey has also reported trehalulose as a major component, with reported levels of 15.42 to 43.75 g\/100 g in selected stingless bee honey samples.<\/p>\n<p>For producers and researchers, trehalulose data can help support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Honey sugar profile evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Kelulut honey characterisation<\/li>\n<li>Product differentiation<\/li>\n<li>Research and product development<\/li>\n<li>Technical documentation for honey-based products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Consider_Trehalulose_Testing\"><\/span><strong>Who Should Consider Trehalulose Testing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trehalulose testing may be useful for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kelulut honey producers<\/li>\n<li>Honey product manufacturers<\/li>\n<li>Food and beverage companies<\/li>\n<li>Functional food developers<\/li>\n<li>SMEs developing honey-based products<\/li>\n<li>Researchers and universities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6364 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Trehalulose-in-Kelulut-Honey-Malaysia-300x212.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"941\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Trehalulose-in-Kelulut-Honey-Malaysia-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Trehalulose-in-Kelulut-Honey-Malaysia-1024x725.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Trehalulose-in-Kelulut-Honey-Malaysia-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Trehalulose-in-Kelulut-Honey-Malaysia-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Trehalulose-in-Kelulut-Honey-Malaysia-600x425.png 600w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Trehalulose-in-Kelulut-Honey-Malaysia.png 1491w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enquire_About_Trehalulose_Testing_in_Malaysia\"><\/span><strong>Enquire About Trehalulose Testing in Malaysia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are producing, developing, or researching kelulut honey products, UNIPEQ can support your honey sugar profile evaluation through relevant laboratory testing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNIPEQ Sdn. Bhd.<\/strong><br \/>\nTel: +603-8920 8263<br \/>\nWhatsApp: +60 16-738 5430<br \/>\nEmail: lab.unipeq@ukm.edu.my \/ unipeq@ukm.edu.my<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Fletcher MT, Hungerford NL, Webber D, Carpinelli de Jesus M, Zhang J, Stone ISJ, Blanchfield JT, Zawawi N. (2020). Stingless bee honey, a novel source of trehalulose: a biologically active disaccharide with health benefits. <em>Sci Rep. <\/em>22;10(1):12128.<\/li>\n<li>Tiang, E.R., Han, L., &amp; Hu, F. (2025). Physicochemical Characteristics, Antioxidant Capacity, and Antimicrobial Activity of Stingless Bee Honey from Malaysia: Heterotrigona itama, Lophotrigona canifrons, and Tetrigona binghami.\u00a0<em>Foods, 14<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Health Malaysia, Food Safety and Quality Division. <strong>P.U.(A) 275\/2025: Regulation 130A Madu Kelulut \/ Stingless Bee Honey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trehalulose in Kelulut Honey: Why It Matters for Honey Sugar Profiling Kelulut honey, also known as stingless bee honey or madu kelulut, has a different sugar profile compared with conventional&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":6366,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[875,867],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-honey-testing","category-laboratory"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6363"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6363\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6368,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6363\/revisions\/6368"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}