D-Ribose occurs widely in nature. It forms backbone of RNA, a biopolymer that is the basis of genetic transcription. It is related to deoxyribose, as found in DNA. Once phosphorylated, ribose can become a subunit of ATP, NADH, and several other compounds that are critical to metabolism.
D-Ribose is the material used in the synthesis of Vitamin B2(Riboflavin}, Tetra-O·
AcetyI--Ribose and nucleoside etc.

Application Area:
It is used to improve food quality, extend the shelf life of food, easy food processing and increasing food nutrients a class of chemical synthesis or natural substances. Food additives contributed greatly to the development of the food industry, and known as the soul of the modern food industry, which is mainly a lot of benefits to the food industry. Conducive to preservation, to prevent deterioration. Improve the sensory properties of food to maintain or improve the nutritional value of the food. Increase the varieties of food and convenience . Favorable food processing to adapt the mechanization and automation of production  .