Fructooligosaccharides
Level 2 — Generally 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