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Fructooligosaccharides: a review.

L Fishbein1, M Kaplan, M Gough

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Neosugar, a fructooligosaccharide, is a safe, non-digestible sweetener that selectively feeds beneficial gut bacteria. It shows promise as an economical feed additive for poultry and swine.

Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Microbiology
  • Animal Nutrition

Background:

  • Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are naturally occurring carbohydrates found in various plants.
  • Neosugar is a commercially produced FOS mixture derived from sucrose via fungal fructosyltransferase.
  • It possesses a lower sweetness profile than sucrose and resists digestion by human digestive enzymes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and utility of Neosugar.
  • To explore its potential as a feed additive for livestock.
  • To assess its prebiotic effects on gut microbiota.

Main Methods:

  • Chemical characterization of Neosugar.
  • In vitro digestibility assays using mammalian enzymes.
  • Animal and human clinical studies to assess toxicity and physiological effects.

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  • Microbiological analysis to determine selective utilization by bifidobacteria.

    • Main Results:

    • Neosugar is 0.4-0.6 times as sweet as sucrose and resistant to digestion.
    • Extensive studies show no toxicity, carcinogenicity, or genotoxicity.
    • Neosugar is selectively utilized by bifidobacteria, indicating prebiotic potential.
    • It is approved as a food raw material and feed additive in Japan.

    Conclusions:

    • Neosugar is a safe and non-digestible fructooligosaccharide with prebiotic properties.
    • Its established safety profile supports its use in food and animal feed.
    • Neosugar presents a potential economic alternative for poultry and swine feed additives in the US.