👉 Sugar engineering is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the design, synthesis, and modification of sugars and sugar derivatives to create novel materials with tailored properties for various applications. This involves manipulating the structure, composition, and functionality of sugars through chemical, enzymatic, or biological methods. By altering the monosaccharide units, glycosidic linkages, or introducing functional groups, scientists can produce sugars with unique characteristics such as enhanced stability, solubility, or bioactivity. These engineered sugars are utilized in diverse areas including pharmaceuticals, food science, biomaterials, and sustainable energy production, offering innovative solutions for challenges in health, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.
