Synthetic fructooligosaccharides have the same chemical and structural composition
as oligofructose, except that the degree of polymerization ranges from two to four.
«The major products of prebiotic [such
as oligofructose and fructans] metabolism are SCFAs, the gases hydrogen and carbon dioxide...»
This food ingredient is also labeled
as oligofructose or chicory root fiber and has significant, scientifically - proven health benefits.
Not exact matches
Aqiva also contains other nutrients such
as DHA / AA, Lutein,
Oligofructose and Nucleotides to ensure your child's proper cognitive development, eye health, nutrient absorption, and immunity.
Prebiotic foods contain unique nondigestible plant fibers such
as inulin and
oligofructose that help your healthy bacteria flourish.
The body treats
Oligofructose as a fiber, this can have beneficial effects but can cause cramps etc if consumed to excess.
Oligosaccharides currently considered
as prebiotics include fructooligosaccharides (FOS) or
oligofructose and trans - galactooligosaccharides (TOS)[2].
Oligofructose is a subgroup of the fiber known
as Inulin.
In the first part of the series of posts on prebiotics I made it clear that even though only some types of carbohydrates such
as inulin,
oligofructose and resistant starch are officially labeled
as prebiotics, a lot of fermentable substrates found in vegetables, fruits and other whole foods actually work
as prebiotics since they stimulate -LSB-...]
You will also find that fructo - oligosaccharide or
oligofructose,
as it is also known, is added to many processed foods, mainly
as a prebiotic or fiber supplement but also
as a sweetener.
As mentioned above, there is no definite rule for counting carbs content in sugar alcohols or inulin and
oligofructose and the effect could be different for each individual.
Since inulin and
oligofructose have not been analyzed
as fiber pre - viously, they would not be in the USDA database.
Prebiotics, such
as chicory and FOS (fermentable
oligofructose fiber), are the nutrients that good microorganisms use to stay healthy.
These ingredients may be listed on the label
as fructooligosaccharides (FOS),
oligofructose, inulin, or chicory.