Fructo Oligo Saccharide

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are composed of short fructose chains. They are a type of carbohydrate called oligosaccharides. FOS occur naturally in many plants, which include: blue agave yacon root garlic onion leeks chicory root Jerusalem artichokes asparagus bananas Fructooligosaccharides are subtly sweet and low-calorie. They are nondigestible, so they don't have an effect on blood sugar levels. FOS may also have multiple health benefits. UsesFOS are used primarily as a low-calorie, alternative sweetener. People can eat and drink products made with FOS instead of those containing sugar, which spike glucose levels in the blood, and cause weight gain. FOS may also be preferable to artificial sweeteners, some of which have been linked to everything from weight gain, to diabetes.