Oligofructose
Oligofructose (fructooligosaccharide, FOS) is a multiple sugar that has between 30 and 50% of the sweetness of sucrose and is therefore also used as a sugar substitute . Oligofructose is made up of three to ten 1,2-β-glycosidically linked fructose units (similar to inulin , whose chain consists of around 35 units) and is marketed in a patented form under the name Raftiline or Raftilose .
Since digestive enzymes cannot break down oligofructose, it is part of the dietary fiber and is added as a prebiotic to yogurt, for example, to stimulate the colon bacteria which are desirable for a healthy intestinal flora . If foods do not contain any other sugars ( mono- or disaccharides ), they can be labeled as "sugar-free" despite their sweet taste. If they still contain mono- or disaccharides (e.g. from fruits ), they can be declared as "no added sugar".
Individual evidence
- ↑ Joseph O'Neill: Using inulin and oligofructose with high-intensity sweeteners ( Memento of the original from July 31, 2012 in the web archive archive.today ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , June 1, 2008.
