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Fructooligosaccharides

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Fructooligosaccharides is a other — Naturally occurring sugars used as prebiotic, promotes growth of beneficial bacteria

Also: FOS

What it does

Naturally occurring sugars used as prebiotic, promotes growth of beneficial bacteria

Where you'll see it

Tomatoes, onions, bananas, poultry feed

Benefits

Promote the growth of beneficial bacteria such as those used to culture yogurt.

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): sugars that occur naturally in plants such as tomatoes, onions, and bananas