FOSSENCE® is a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (sc FOS), a prebiotic dietary fiber derived from the fermentation of sucrose. It is a safe and effective ingredient for formulating Food & Beverage formulations with nutritional benefits and Nutraceuticals.
- Proven prebiotic dietary fiber - increases relative abundance of beneficial bacteria in the gut, particularly Bifidobacteria & lactobacillus
- Promotes Digestive health
- Promotes immune health
- Promotes mineral absorption - improved bone health
- Does not increase post parandial glycemia & insulin response.
- Even a 30% substitution of added carbs nullifies the glycemic response.
- Has half the calorific value of sugar.
- 100% water soluble
Functional Benefits
- Clean Sweet taste
- Improves Mouthfeel
- Flavour Enhancement / Masks off notes
- Synergistic benefits with high intensity sweeteners
- Improves humectancy
- Good binding agent
- High temperature stability
- Similar Rheological Properties to Sugar
- Shelf life improvement
