s often found in plants with another prebiotic
called oligofructose, which is similar with a shorter molecular chain.
Sensus investigated the sensory characteristics of stevia in combination with Frutalose
® oligofructose syrup.
My blend is this: 1 or 2 TBS
oligofructose enriched inulin, 1 - 3 TSP green banana flour, (or raw potato starch), 1 TBS Acacia gum, (gum arabic from acacia Senegal).
This food ingredient is also labeled
as oligofructose or chicory root fiber and has significant, scientifically - proven health benefits.
This study shows that combining bifidobacterium longum with inulin and
oligofructose prebiotics can reduce the chronic inflammation in cases of ulcerative colitis.
Gibson, G.R. et al; Selective Stimulation of Bifidobacteria in the Human Colon
by Oligofructose and Inulin; Gastroenterology; 108: 975 - 982
They are packed
with oligofructoses and even if some of us are less able to digest them than others, they always have a tendency to ferment in the gut and they are hard work to for the system to assimilate and digest, not a very cleansing food I'd say...
In one small study, overweight individuals, after consuming
oligofructose in the dose 21 g / day for 12 weeks, had increased feeling of satiety and lost 0.4 - 1 kg of body weight in average [16].
Scientific studies have shown that inulin and
oligofructose also stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the large intestine, leading to healthier colonic microbiota.
Peters says that prebiotic fibers like inulin and
oligofructose help reduce sugar content by delivering a mild, sweet taste with half the calories.
Prebiotin ™ Prebiotic Fiber
includes oligofructose - enriched inulin (OEI) naturally derived from the chicory root.
Research has revealed that
Sensus oligofructose can be used to improve the taste profile of stevia, providing new opportunities for the food industry to create tasty, naturally sweetened yoghurts.
Obese mice who were
given oligofructose remained obese, bearing the same load on their joints, yet their joints were healthier.
I read elsewhere online that
oligofructose increases bifidobacterium levels in the gut, and high levels of bifidobacterium are related to lower bodyfat.
I googled «
oligofructose weight loss» and found a Belgian study on rats and then on humans that said that appetite lowered through some complex changes in intestinal peptides.
ChocoPerfection bars uses the
sweeteners oligofructose, which is derived from ground - up chicory root, and erythritol, which comes from...
In fact, it appears possible to significantly improve the taste profile similar to sucrose by reducing sucrose and
optimizing oligofructose and stevia levels
Beneo trials found that its
Orafti Oligofructose brand of chicory root fiber boosts sweetness, mouthfeel, body and fruit flavor in fruit yogurt while allowing for a 20 % reduction in total sugar and a 35 % reduction in added sugar.
The recession has not dented the will of consumers to pay price premiums for products that deliver digestive, bone and other benefits, according to European consumer research conducted by global inulin and
oligofructose leader, Beneo - Orafti.
Prebiotics
like oligofructose can not be digested by rodents or humans, but they are welcome treats for certain types of beneficial gut bacteria, like Bifidobacteria.
Oligofructose even made the obese mice less diabetic, but there was one thing the dietary supplement didn't change: body weight.
The body
treats Oligofructose as a fiber, this can have beneficial effects but can cause cramps etc if consumed to excess.
On a daily basis, most of us consume very small amounts of prebiotics (1 - 4g)-- mainly from foods like onion, leek, garlic, and dandelion greens (prebiotics are the non
digestible oligofructose, inulin, galactooligosaccharides within these plants).
Chronic ingestion of inulin or
oligofructose decreased or prevented the loss of bone mass, calcium and phosphorus from the bones of gastrectomized rats (Ohta et al. 1998) and the loss of bone mineral density by ovarectomized rats (Taguchi et al. 1994).
Prebiotics, such as chicory and FOS (
fermentable oligofructose fiber), are the nutrients that good microorganisms use to stay healthy.
FOS is also
called oligofructose, and it is often combined with inulin to provide a wide spectrum prebiotic.
It manufactures Frutafit ® inulin and Frutalose
® oligofructose, both of which make a good sugar substitute in a wide range of food products, including dairy foods, bread and bakery products, confectionery and beverages.
I like to supplement with GOS + betaglucans, Inulin + FOS, (
oligofructose enriched inulin), and resistant starch.
Sensus investigated the sensory characteristics of stevia in combination
with oligofructose.
«The major products of prebiotic [such
as oligofructose and fructans] metabolism are SCFAs, the gases hydrogen and carbon dioxide...»
In addition, recent scientific research has evidenced that BENEO's Orafti ® Inulin and
Oligofructose help consumers of all ages to eat less, naturally and over the long term.
Research has revealed that
Sensus oligofructose can be used to improve the taste profile of stevia, providing new opportunities for the food industry to...
Van den Heuvel, E., et al;
Oligofructose Stimulates Calcium Absorption in Adolescents; American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; 1999; 69 (March): 544 - 548
Mostly, I credit
the oligofructose chicory root fiber in SweetPerfection and ChocoPerfection as the main ingredient that helped end my sugar cravings and ensure my weight loss.