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.

D-Ribose is also used in the production of health care-related products or even food additive.

D-Ribose is an important constituent of genetic material - RNA (RNA) in vivo. It is an important component in nucleoside, protein and fat metabolism. It has important physiological functions and broad application prospects.

D-Ribose as a natural body in all the cells in the natural ingredients, and the formation of adenylate and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are closely related to life metabolism is one of the most basic energy sources.

D-Ribose can  improve heart ischemia, enhance heart function.

D-Ribose can enhance body energy, relieve muscle pain

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.