What’s Fructo-oligosaccharides ?
Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), a type of carbohydrate found in plants, may be used in various forms as a low calorie sweetener. It’s found in plants like blue agave, chicory root, bananas, and others. Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of carbohydrate, specifically short-chain fructans, that act as prebiotics.
Fructo-oligosaccharides, abbreviated as FOS in English, also known as oligofructose or fructo-oligosaccharides, are a mixture of cane trisaccharides, cane tetrasaccharides, and cane pentasaccharides formed by the combination of 1-4 fructose groups through β (2-1) glycosidic bonds with fructose groups in sucrose. The polymerization degree of oligofructose is usually 2-9, while those with a polymerization degree of 10-60 are called inulin.
Fructo-oligosaccharides can hardly be broken down by sucrase and maltase, so it cannot be digested and absorbed. Instead, it directly enters the colon and is utilized by beneficial bacteria in the intestine to proliferate probiotics such as bifido-bacteria. Oligofructose is a widely recognized prebiotic, and in China, oligofructose is allowed to be used in infant and maternal formula, with a total amount not exceeding 6.45%; The approved usage range of FOS in health foods is 4-30 grams per day.
Method of consumption: Adults take 1-2 times a day, 20-30ml each time. Low fructose is a food that can be adjusted according to their own situation. Children are recommended to take it in half. Children under three years old can add it to milk and consume it together, with about 5ml each time. Kind reminder on the outer packaging: When taking for the first time, there may be bloating, bowel sounds, and increased frequency of bowel movements, which are normal phenomena. You can adjust your consumption according to the situation.
Storage method: After taking the syrup, the bottle cap should be tightened promptly and placed in a cool, dark, and dry environment. If not taken in a short period of time, it can be stored at low temperature in the refrigerator, with the best refrigeration temperature being 4 ℃~15 ℃.
The opened syrup should generally not be stored for a long time, and the lid should be tightened. It should not exceed six months in winter and three months in summer. When taking it again, you should look in front of the light and observe whether the solution is still clear. If there are a large number of bubbles, flocculent suspensions, precipitates, discoloration, or crystallization, it indicates that the syrup has already been rancid and cannot be taken again.
Health Benefits of Fructo-oligosaccharides(FOS)
Fructo-oligosaccharides(FOS) may have health benefits that provide value apart from their ability to sweeten food.
1.They’re prebiotic
Because they are not digestible, FOS travels intact through the small intestine to the colon (large intestine), where they support the growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.
2.May protect against unhealthy bacteria
As reported in Digestive and Liver Disease, FOS helps suppress Clostridium perfringens, a toxic bacteria associated with food poisoning. One animal study reported in The Journal of Nutrition indicated that FOS may also provide some protection against salmonella, another food-borne illness.
3.May decrease cholesterol levels
An overview of animal studies indicated that FOS are able to reduce both weight and cholesterol levels in rats and dogs, and that these findings may also be relevant for humans.
4.Noncarcinogenic
According to a published in Veterinary and Human Toxicology, FOS are not linked to cancer, and are not toxic to humans or animals.
A Quite Review
FOS are the subject of multiple scientific studies. Currently, there is no daily recommended dosage for FOS. When not overused, FOS may have many health benefits. When overused, FOS may cause gastric distress in some people. More research is still needed on the health benefits of FOS, but current data seem to point to its safety.
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