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| CAS No.: | 308066-66-2 |
| Formula: | C6h12o6 |
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Prebiotic Fructooligosaccharides Powder for Gut Health and Dietary Fiber
CAS 308066-66-2
FOS is a natural or synthetic prebiotic consisting of short-chain fructose molecules, which is widely used in food, health products and feed to improve intestinal health and enhance product functionality.
| Chemical structure: 1-3 fructose units connected to sucrose molecules (usually written as GFn, n=2-4) through β-(2→1) glycosidic bonds. Molecular weight: 300-5000 Da (depending on the degree of polymerization). Appearance: White powder or transparent liquid (syrup form). Sweetness: About 30-50% of sucrose, mild sweetness, no aftertaste. Solubility: Easily soluble in water, acid-resistant (stable at pH>3), easily decomposed at high temperatures (recommended processing temperature <120ºC). Source: Natural extraction: chicory root (main source), onion, banana, garlic. Enzymatic synthesis: through the action of fructosyltransferase on sucrose (mainstream industrial method). |
(1) Prebiotic effect
Selective proliferation of probiotics:
Promote the growth of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, inhibit pathogenic bacteria (such as Escherichia coli and Clostridium).
Intestinal fermentation produces short-chain fatty acids, lowers intestinal pH, and improves absorption.
Regulates intestinal function:
Relieves constipation/diarrhea (by regulating osmotic pressure and flora balance).
Enhances intestinal barrier function and reduces the risk of endotoxin entering the blood.
(2) Metabolism and immunity
Blood sugar management:
Suitable for diabetic patients.
Lipid metabolism regulation:
Reduces serum triglycerides and cholesterol.
Immune enhancement:
Activates intestinal immune cells
(3) Other functions
Mineral absorption: Promotes the absorption of calcium, magnesium, and iron (by increasing intestinal acidity).
Anti-caries: Not used by oral cariogenic bacteria, reducing the risk of tooth decay.
1) Food industry
Functional foods:
Dairy products (yogurt, lactic acid bacteria beverages), infant formula, cereal bars.
Low-sugar/sugar-free foods (such as chocolate, baked goods).
Beverages:
Dietary fiber-fortified beverages, sports drinks (pay attention to solubility).
(2) Health products
Intestinal health products:
Probiotic compound preparations (such as "probiotics + FOS" capsules).
Weight management:
Increase satiety and reduce calorie intake.
(3) Feed additives
Animal husbandry:
Improve the intestinal health of livestock and poultry and reduce the use of antibiotics (such as piglet feed).
Improve the disease resistance of aquatic animals (such as shrimp and fish).
(4) Medical field
Clinical nutrition:
Used in enteral nutrition preparations to improve intestinal function in patients after surgery or chemotherapy.
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