Description
FOSSENCE® is a prebiotic dietary fiber developed by Tata NQ, a division of Tata Chemicals Ltd. It is derived from the fermentation of cane sugar and comprises short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), which are naturally occurring oligosaccharides composed of fructose units linked by β(2→1) glycosidic bonds.
KEY FEATURES
- High Purity: FOSSENCE® is available in various grades, such as P95 (95% FOS), GR95 (granulated form), L55 (liquid form with 55% FOS), and L95 (liquid form with 95% FOS)
- Prebiotic Benefits: It selectively enhances the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, particularly Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, thereby supporting digestive and immune health
- Functional Properties: FOSSENCE® offers a clean sweet taste, improves mouthfeel, enhances flavor, and exhibits high temperature stability. It also provides humectancy, acts as a good binding agent, and has similar rheological properties to sugar .
- Health Benefits: It has a low glycemic index, does not increase postprandial glycemia or insulin response, and has approximately half the caloric value of sugar .
- Certifications: FOSSENCE® is non-GMO, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, gluten-free, and certified Halal and Kosher .
APPLICATIONS
FOSSENCE® is utilized in various industries:
- Food & Beverages: Incorporated into products like bakery items, dairy, confectionery, beverages, and snacks to enhance fiber content and provide prebiotic benefits
- Nutraceuticals: Used in dietary supplements and functional foods for its prebiotic properties
- Animal Feed: Added to pet and livestock feed to promote gut health and improve nutrient absorption
- Cosmetics: Employed in personal care products for its moisturizing and skin-soothing properties
- Pharmaceuticals: Utilized as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations and as a source of prebiotic fiber in probiotic supplements .