Fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS)

About Fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS)

Fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) powder is a water-soluble prebiotic dietary fibre made of short chains of fructose. It is mildly sweet, nourishes beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and is widely used to add fibre and reduce sugar in food, beverage and supplement formulations. STDM Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Indore, supplies FOS powder in bulk to food manufacturers, nutraceutical brands and contract packers across India and overseas.

APPLICATIONS OF FOS POWDER

• Prebiotic supplements, capsules and sachets
• Probiotic and synbiotic blends
• Dairy products, yogurt and ice cream
• Beverages, juices and ready-to-mix drinks
• Bakery, cereals and nutrition bars
• Confectionery and sugar-reduced products

KEY BENEFITS

• Plant-based prebiotic fibre
• Mild sweetness helps replace part of the sugar
• Dissolves easily in water and blends well in dry mixes
• Adds bulk and a smooth mouthfeel to reduced-sugar foods
• Suitable for fibre fortification in everyday foods

WHY BUY FROM STDM FOOD & BEVERAGES

• Established in 2012, with FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, GMP and HALAL certifications
• Consistent quality and competitive bulk pricing
• Technical data sheet available on request
• Pan-India delivery from Indore and export support

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is FOS?
A: FOS (fructo-oligosaccharide) is a short-chain fructose fibre found naturally in plants such as chicory, onion and banana. It acts as a prebiotic.

Q: What is the difference between FOS and inulin?
A: Both are fructose chains. FOS has shorter chains, so it dissolves more easily and tastes sweeter than inulin.

Q: Is FOS the same as XOS or GOS?
A: No. FOS is made of fructose, XOS of xylose and GOS of galactose. All three are prebiotic fibres.

Q: Does FOS contain sugar?
A: Lower-purity grades contain small amounts of glucose, fructose and sucrose. Check the grade on the specification sheet.

Fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) Powder | Prebiotic Fibre Bulk Supplier in India