Fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) Powder

Product Details What Are Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS)? Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), also known as fructooligosaccharides and oligofructose, are short chains of fructose molecules. They occur naturally in many plants, including blue agave succulents, asparagus, bananas, garlic, leeks, onions, and tomatoes. Fructo-oligosaccharides are low-calorie sugar alternatives with about 30 to 50 percent sweetness of sugar. They also alleviate the poor aftertaste of many other sugar substitutes. Fructo-oligosaccharides are prebiotics and a source of dietary fiber. Their chemical configuration allows them to resist breaking down in the presence of enzymes in the saliva and digestive system. Instead, they bypass digestion and ferment into gas, lactate, and short-chain fatty acids in the colon. As a