Trehalose, is a natural alpha-linked disaccharide formed by an α,α-1,1-glucoside bond between two α-glucose units. It can be synthesised by bacteria, fungi, plants, and invertebrate animals. It is implicated in anhydrobiosis. The sugar is thought to form a gel phase as cells dehydrate, which prevents disruption of internal cell organelles, by effectively splinting them in position. Trehalose has the added advantage of being an antioxidant. Trehalose is currently being used for a broad spectrum of applications [Wiki].