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FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) and Health

FOS are short-chain prebiotic fibers that promote beneficial gut bacteria growth.

Definition

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are short-chain soluble fibers composed of 2-10 fructose molecules that function as prebiotics by selectively feeding beneficial gut bacteria. Like inulin, FOS are largely indigestible by human enzymes but fermented by gut microbiota.

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