Fructo-oligosaccharide
CAS NO. 57-48-7
Fructo-oligosaccharide is a new healthy sugar source.Its structure can be expressed as GF-Fn,(n=1-9). Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) is a food ingredient naturally occurring in honey, fruits and plants. It is a natural soluble vegetable fiber with a low caloric value and patient-friendly. It has the function of cleaning intestines, good multiplication effect of beneficial bacteria, enhancing immunity.
The physical and chemical character of FOS
FOS is fermented by the colonicmicroflora. It promotes the growth of Bifidobacteria, improves the composition of the intestinal flora and decreases the blood cholesterol content. FOS can be a dietary supplement, it is widely used in yogurt, bakery, functional and dietetic food, pills, liquors and etc..
The application scope of FOS
Its modifying property adds rheological and textural properties to food. It is used as a sugar replacement, dietary supplement or food additives in the food production and dietetic product industry. It can used in beverage, dairy product, candy, dessert and other fields.
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