It is a Prebiotic Food Fiber.
Low Calorie
Isomalto-oligosaccharide is a food ingredient added to foods with a relative sweetness level equal to approximately 60% of sucrose..
IMO (Isomalto‐oligosaccharides) is one kind of prebiotic that is able to improve gastrointestinal health and body health.
How it is made
Derived from refined starch.
IMO are typically positioned with claims such as :
- A prebiotic
- Improves overall gastrointestinal health
- Has a low Glycemic Index (GI)
- Helps in minerals absorption
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Heat & Acid resistance
- IMO is very stable,even under condition of pH=2, 120℃.
- Maillard reaction- Does not get brown on heating
Nutrition and health benefits :-
- Improves overall gastrointestinal health Compositional changes of fecal microflora by IMO intake.
- Helps prevent constipation.
Properties :-
- Low calorie
- Low GI
- 40‐50% as sweet as sucrose
- Soluble dietary fiber
- Non‐cariogenic
- Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
- Helps in minerals absorption
- Partially-digestible
- Providing texture and sweetness benefits at the cost of fewer calories
IMO‐Applications :-
- Dairy – Ice Cream, Yoghurt
- Beverages–Water, milk, juices, beer
- Confectionery –reduced sugar
- Bread & Baked Goods
- Ready‐To‐Eat Cereals & Cereals Bars
- Meat and Poultry Products
- Health product
