Sugar solution and liquid sweetener and bee feed using same

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a sugar solution, in which crystal precipitation is suppressed in a low-temperature environment and which can maintain an appropriate viscosity, and a liquid sweetener and a bee feed using the sugar solution. Solution A sugar solution which contains sucrose, 1-kestose and glucose, wherein the content of nystose is 0-6 mass % relative to the total amount of sugars, and the content of 1-kestose is 3 parts by weight or more relative to 97 parts by weight of sucrose. According to the present invention, a sugar solution, in which crystal precipitation is suppressed in a low-temperature environment and which can maintain an appropriate viscosity, can be obtained. The sugar solution according to the present invention, which maintains excellent qualities and handling properties even in a low-temperature environment, is usable as a liquid sweetener capable of imparting an excellent flavor to foods and beverages, or a bee feed having excellent handling properties, a long shelf life and a good bee's preference.

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