What is Oligofructose?
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In short
Oligofructose is a soluble fibre made of short sugar chains consisting mainly of fructose. It is often obtained from inulin and broken down by gut bacteria.
Too much
Larger amounts can cause wind and diarrhoea.
Other names
Oligofruktose, Fructooligosaccharide, Fruktooligosaccharide, FOS, Oligofructosa, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructooligosacáridos
Source
EFSA 2010: Dietary reference values for carbohydrates and dietary fibre.
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