Fructo Oligosaccharide 95Powder

Product Introduction

Fructo oligosaccharide (FOS) is a functional oligosaccharide naturally occurring in plants such as onions, garlic, bananas, and wheat, and belongs to the category of prebiotics. Its molecular structure consists of 2-10 fructose units connected by β-2,1 glycosidic bonds, often with a glucose unit at the end, and the human body itself lacks the enzyme to break down this specific glycosidic bond, so it has unique physiological functions and is widely used in food, health products, feed and other fields.

The core properties of fructooligosaccharides revolve around "natural sources" and "prebiotic functions", which can be clearly recognized from three aspects: source, physical and chemical properties, and core components:

1. Primary sources

The production of fructooligosaccharides is divided into two paths: "natural extraction" and "industrial synthesis", the former guarantees natural properties, and the latter meets the needs of scale:

Natural extraction: isolated and purified from fructooligosaccharide-rich plants, common raw materials include chicory root (the highest content, up to 15%-20%), garlic, onion, wheat, etc., through water extraction, decolorization, desalting, concentration and other processes, the product retains its natural flavor, suitable for scenarios with high requirements for "natural ingredients" (such as high-end food, infant and young child complementary food).

Industrial synthesis: Using sucrose as raw material, the β-fructose transferase produced by microorganisms (such as Aspergillus niger) is used to catalyze the transfer of fructose units in sucrose molecules to produce fructooligosaccharides, while a small amount of glucose and fructose are produced by by-products. This process has high output, low cost, and controllable purity (it can produce high-purity products with a purity ≥ 95%), which is the mainstream supply method in the market.

2. Physical and chemical properties

The physical and chemical properties of fructooligosaccharides determine the compatibility of their application scenarios, and the core features are as follows:

Sweetness and taste: The sweetness is about 30%-60% of that of sucrose, and the sweetness is pure, without bitterness or peculiar smell, and has a certain "refreshing feeling", which can replace some sucrose for sugar-reducing foods and avoid the loss of taste caused by sugar reduction.

Stability: Good stability under acidic conditions (pH 3.0-7.0) and moderate temperature (≤120°C), and can withstand pasteurization, baking (low temperature for a short time) and other processes in food processing; However, it is easy to decompose in high temperature (>140°C) or strong acidic (pH<2.5) environment, so it is not suitable for high-temperature frying, strong acid drinks (such as concentrated lemon juice without pH adjustment).

Water solubility: easily soluble in water, the solubility can reach more than 60% at 25°C, the solution is clear and transparent after dissolution, without precipitation or turbidity, suitable for use in liquid or semi-liquid products such as beverages, yogurt, jelly, etc.

Calories: The calories are only 1/3-1/2 of sucrose (about 1.5-2.0 kcal/g), which meets the needs of "low calorie" and "low GI (glycemic index)", and is suitable for diabetics and obese people.

3. Core ingredients

The active ingredient of fructooligosaccharides is the "functional oligosaccharide molecule", and industrial products are often labeled for purity, and common specifications include:

Ordinary purity (50%-70%): In addition to fructooligosaccharides, it also contains a small amount of sucrose, glucose, fructose (by-products), which is low cost and suitable for feed additives, ordinary foods (such as biscuits, pastries).

High purity (≥90%): high fructooligosaccharide content, less impurities, and more significant prebiotic function, mainly used in health care products, infant formula food, high-end dairy products (such as fermented milk), often labeled "fructooligosaccharides (FOS)≥95%".

Application of the product

With its physiological functions and application advantages, fructooligosaccharides have widely penetrated into the three major fields of food, health care products and feed, and the specific application scenarios and cases are as follows:

1. Food industry (largest application area)

The core applications in the food field are "functional fortification" and "sugar reduction substitution", and common categories include:

Dairy product:

Applications: yogurt, fermented milk, lactic acid bacteria drinks, modified milk;

Function: As a prebiotic and probiotics (such as Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus acidophilus) to form a "symbiotic combination" of "prebiotics + probiotics", enhance the survival rate of probiotics (help probiotics resist stomach acid, bile, and reach the large intestine), and at the same time improve the "gut health" selling point of the product;

Addition amount: Usually 0.5%-3% (e.g. 1-2g fructooligosaccharides per 100g of yogurt).

Beverages:

Applications: low-sugar/sugar-free beverages (e.g., carbonated drinks, fruit and vegetable juices, tea drinks), solid beverages (e.g., protein powder, meal replacement powder);

Function: Replaces part of the sucrose, reduces calories and GI values, and provides the added value of "promoting intestinal motility";

Advantages: no precipitation after dissolution, does not affect the transparency of the drink, refreshing taste, no peculiar smell.

Baked goods:

Application: Biscuits, bread, pastries, mooncakes;

Function: Partially replaces sucrose (20%-40% reduction), reduces calories, and improves the taste of baked goods (increases softness) and shelf life (the moisturizing properties of fructooligosaccharides can delay product hardening);

Note: The baking temperature (≤120°C) needs to be controlled to avoid high-temperature decomposition.

Infant food:

Applications: infant formula milk powder, infant complementary food (such as rice flour, fruit puree);

Function: Mimic the "prebiotic component" in breast milk (breast milk contains oligosaccharides, which can regulate the intestinal flora of infants), help infants and young children establish a healthy intestinal microecology, and reduce intestinal problems such as constipation and diarrhea;

Standard: It must comply with the provisions of "Infant Formula Food" (GB 14880), and there are clear restrictions on the amount of addition (such as the total addition of fructooligosaccharides and galacto-oligosaccharides in formula milk powder ≤64g/kg).

2. Health care product industry

The core of the application in the field of health care products is "clear health function claims", and the product forms are mainly "capsules, tablets, and powders":

Product form:

Powder: Individually packaged (such as 10g/bag), can be drunk directly with warm water, or added to milk or soy milk, suitable for people who need flexible intake control (such as 1 bag per day for constipation patients, 1 bag every 2 days for intestinal conditioners).

Capsules/tablets: Compounded with other functional ingredients (such as dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals) to form a "compound probiotic/prebiotic preparation", claiming functions such as "regulating intestinal flora" and "improving constipation" (need to pass the national health product registration and obtain the "blue hat" mark).

Target population: mainly for people with intestinal dysfunction (constipation, diarrhea), people with weakened immunity (the elderly, those recovering from surgery), and diabetics (as a low GI sweetener supplement).

3. Feed industry

In feed, fructooligosaccharides are used as "feed additives", and their core role is to "improve the intestinal health of livestock and poultry and improve the efficiency of breeding":

Application objects:

Poultry and livestock: pigs (especially piglets, reduce diarrhea after weaning), chickens (reduce the incidence of intestinal diseases and improve survival rate);

Aquatic products: fish and shrimp (improve the intestinal flora of aquatic animals, improve feed utilization and stress resistance).

Mechanism of action: By regulating the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestines of livestock and poultry, reducing harmful bacterial infections (such as colibacillosis in piglets) and reducing the use of antibiotics (in line with the trend of "antibiotic-free breeding"); At the same time, it improves the digestion and absorption rate of feed, promotes the growth of livestock and poultry, and reduces breeding costs.

Advantages: High safety, no risk of drug residues, no drug resistance, compliance with food safety and animal welfare requirements.

Packaging & Shipping

We usually use bulk cargo, tank trucks, container transportation. We will arrange the most cost-effective shipping method according to the quantity of products. All products will be re-inspected before shipping. We guarantee that all products are strictly inspected and in good condition before shipment, and we strive for 100% customer satisfaction in every sale completed. The packaging is standard export packing, or customized packaging according to your requirements, professional cargo transportation agent.

Sales Service

Pre-sales service: Provide application solution support for customers before purchasing to help customers understand products and applications.

Product consultation: Answer customers' questions about product functions, features, prices, usage and other questions in detail.

Demand analysis: Recommend suitable product solutions based on the customer's industry, scenarios, pain points, etc.

Information provision: such as product manuals, case studies, quotations, etc., to assist customers in decision-making.

In-sale service: Provide convenience and support to customers during the transaction process to ensure smooth transactions.

Order processing: Quickly and accurately enter order information to confirm product specifications, quantities, delivery dates, etc.

Payment guidance: Assist customers in completing the payment process and answer questions about payment methods and invoicing.

Progress communication: Timely feedback to customers on order processing progress, logistics information, etc., so that customers can rest assured.

After-Sales Service: Ongoing support provided to customers after the transaction is completed, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Return and exchange processing: Handle the return and exchange procedures for customers in accordance with regulations to reduce customer worries.

Customer return visits: understand customer usage, collect feedback, and provide basis for product improvement and service optimization.

Company Introduction

Founded in 1997, Bowlingbao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has always focused on modern bioengineering technologies such as enzyme engineering and fermentation engineering, engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and program services of functional sugars, and is a national key high-tech enterprise led by bioengineering, a national key leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization, a national manufacturing single champion enterprise, a national high-tech zone, and a national high-tech biological industry base core and backbone enterprise. In 2009, the company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, becoming the first A-share listed company in China with the stock code: 002286.

The pioneer and leader of China's functional sugar industry, adheres to the restoration of traditional medical and nursing wisdom with modern biotechnology, serves the big health industry, and has the ability to manufacture and serve all categories of functional sugar. A leading global provider of functional health solutions.

Product Catalog

Starch sugar: solid corn syrup, waxy corn starch, maltodextrin, malto-oligosaccharides, fructose syrup, maltose

Dietary fiber: polydextrose, resistant dextrin, water-soluble corn fiber

Prebiotics: isomalto-oligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, breast milk oligosaccharides, isomerized lactose

Sugar alcohols and new sugar sources: allulose, erythritol, crystalline fructose, compound sweeteners, trehalose

Modified starch: special for yogurt, special for sauce, special for baking fillings, special special for baked products, special special for flour products, special special for meat products

Functional lipids: DHA algae powder, DHA algae oil, DHA algae oil crude oil