Galactooligosaccharide Powder (70%)

Galactooligosaccharide Powder (70%) usually refers to a premium powdered product with a highly concentrated galacto-oligosaccharide content.

I. Basic information.

1. Ingredients: The main ingredient is galactooligosaccharide, and it may also contain a small amount of other excipients or impurities depending on the production process and product standards.

2. Source and production: Generally, lactose is used as a raw material and is produced by specific enzyme-catalyzed reactions and subsequent separation, purification and other processes. For example, using β-galactosidase to act on lactose, connecting the galactose groups in lactose molecules to form oligogalactose.

II. Properties.

1. Physical and chemical properties.

1.1 Solubility: Easily soluble in water to form a uniform solution.

1.2 Stability: This prebiotic powder has a certain thermal stability and is relatively stable within a certain temperature range (normally under the common temperature conditions in food processing). It has relatively good acid and heat stability and will not decompose in a strong acidic environment with a pH of 2.0 or when heated to 180 °C.

1.3 Sweetness: The sweetness is about 20-40% of sucrose, relatively low, and the taste is sweet and tasty.

2. Physiological functional characteristics.

2.1 Prebiotic function: Galactooligosaccharide Powder (70%) is an excellent source of nutrients and an effective proliferation factor for beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus acidophilus. It can selectively promote the growth of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria while inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, can improve the digestive and absorption function of the human intestine and maintain the balance of intestinal microecology.

2.2 Effect on intestinal health: This functional ingredient can promote human intestinal motility and improve the propulsion motility of the intestinal tract, which can excrete waste from the human body in a timely manner. It can also be used by beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria in the intestinal tract to produce short-chain fatty acids such as acetic acid and lactic acid, which lower the pH value in the intestine and improve the intestinal environment.

2.3 Other health benefits: This soluble fiber is not digested and absorbed by the human body and is low in calories. It can be used as a kind of dietary fiber for weight management, and is not used by streptococci. It is not degraded by oral enzymes, so it has the function of supporting oral health. In addition, the acidic environment formed in the intestine can promote the excretion of waste from the intestine, and thus support cardiovascular wellness.

III. Application areas.

1. Food industry.

1.1 Dairy products: Galactooligosaccharides are widely used in infant formula milk powder, yogurt, etc., which can improve the nutritional value of the product and support the intestinal health of infants and young children. Internationally, this prebiotic is allowed to be added to infant formula and cereal supplementary food.

1.2 Baked foods: Adding Galactooligosaccharide Powder (70%) to baked foods such as bread and cakes can improve their taste, texture and color, and their nutritional value is not lost when heated at high temperatures. Due to its low energy and indigestibility, it can support healthy weight goals.

1.3 Candy: Used to make functional candy to meet consumers’ needs for healthy candy.

1.4 Beverages: This versatile extract can be added to various beverages such as milk drinks, fruit drinks, etc. to increase the functionality of the product.

2. Health products industry: It can be used as a raw material for nutrition and health products to develop health products to regulate intestinal flora and support the immune system.

3. Other industries: In the future, it is also expected to be used in special medical foods and green feeds to support overall animal and human wellness.