Does FOSSENCE® interact with other common food ingredients?
FOSSENCE® is short chain fructo-oligosaccharide (sc-FOS) which is a soluble prebiotic dietary fibre. ScFOS are linear chains of 2–4 fructose units, with each individual chain terminated by glucose. For food application, properties of sc-FOS are similar to sugar. Like sugar, sc-FOS can also interact with food ingredient for example it can create browning in the […]
How stable is FOSSENCE® in different storage conditions and temperatures?
The declared shelf-life for FOSSENCE® P95 and L95 variant is 24 and 12 months respectively from manufacturing on standalone basis, and when stored in cool, dry, and clean environment. Additionally, during spray drying trials of FOSSENCE®, temperatures rises up to 170°C, and no detectable degradation has been observed. In food matrix systems (such as bakery, […]
Can FOSSENCE® be used in products specifically for gut health or digestive support?
FOSSENCE® is a soluble prebiotic dietary fibre. Dietary fibre is known to provide many health benefits to the host and is an essential part of the healthy diet. Soluble dietary fibres are fermented in the large intestine by colonic bacteria and as a result many metabolites are produced that positively modulate the intestinal composition of […]
How should FOSSENCE® be declared on food labels in different countries?
FOSSENCE® is short chain fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) which is a non- digestible, highly fermentable soluble prebiotic dietary fibre. The declaration of FOS on food labels can vary depending on the country’s regulations. In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees food labelling regulations. EU food labelling regulations are comprehensive and cover various aspects. India […]
What are the legal regulations for using “sugar-free” or “low-sugar” claims with FOSSENCE®?
Claim Perspectives at FSSAI, India: For claiming “Low Sugar”: The product contains not more than 5 g of sugars per 100 g for solids or 2.5 g of sugars per 100 ml for liquids. For claiming “Free Sugar/Sugar Free”: The product contains not more than 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g for solids or […]
How effectively does FOSSENCE® reduce sugar content while maintaining sweetness?
FOSSENCE® is a soluble prebiotic dietary fibre. By incorporating FOSSENCE, it’s possible to create food products with 25-35% less sugar. This reduction can help address health concerns related to excessive sugar consumption. Polyols (also known as sugar alcohols) and FOSSENCE can be used as alternatives to sugar. When combined with a suitable high-intensity sweetener (at […]
Can FOSSENCE® contribute to improved immune function through its impact on gut microbiota?
FOSSENCE® is short chain fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) which is a soluble prebiotic dietary fibre. It is a soluble prebiotic dietary fiber that helps in proliferation of the beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus in the gut. These bacteria play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and produce metabolite like short-chain fatty […]
Are there studies exploring FOSSENCE® as a prebiotic therapy for specific conditions?
FOSSENCE® is short chain fructo-oligosaccharide (scFOS), a soluble prebiotic dietary fibre. It is a well-known functional food ingredient and well-studied for prebiotic activity. As per FSSAI Compendium Nutra_29_09_21, prebiotic is a molecule that confer health benefits to the consumer by modulation of gut microbiota. Fermentation of scFOS in the large intestine promotes the growth of […]
Could FOSSENCE® help manage gastrointestinal disorders like IBS or IBD?
FOSSENCE® is short chain fructo-oligosaccharide (scFOS), a soluble prebiotic dietary fibre. It is a well-known functional food ingredient and well-studied for prebiotic activity. Studies suggests that modulation of intestinal microbiota by non-digestible carbohydrates like FOS may reduce inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompassing Ulcerative colitis (US) and Crohn’s disease (CD). Although, dietary supplementation of […]
What’s the long-term impact on gut microbiota composition and diversity?
FOSSENCE® is short chain fructo-oligosaccharide (scFOS), a soluble prebiotic dietary fibre. According to a recent scientific review article (systematic review and meta-analysis: Dou et al. 2022 ), which included 9 studies with FOS intervention wherein the duration ranged from 7 to 56 days. This meta-analysis objectively investigated the effect of FOS on bacterial communities and […]