COFCO TECH(SZ:000930) Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-09-23 13:53Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the launch of China's first D-Tagatose product developed by COFCO Biotechnology and COFCO Nutrition and Health Research Institute, marking a significant advancement in the alternative sweetener market [1] - D-Tagatose is a six-carbon ketose sugar that is naturally found in small amounts in various plants such as figs, kiwis, and wheat, with a sweetness level approximately 70% that of sucrose and only about 10% of its calories, positioning it as a new type of sugar substitute following erythritol [1] - Several downstream companies, including Bawang Tea Ji, Qu Tea Mountain, Beijing Daoxiangcun, Mengniu Dairy, and Harbin Qiulin Beverage, have signed intention orders with COFCO Biotechnology for products made with D-Tagatose, indicating strong market interest and potential demand [1] Group 2 - In July of this year, the National Health Commission of China officially approved D-Tagatose as a new food ingredient, which is expected to facilitate its integration into the food and beverage industry [1]