IMO (Isomaltooligosaccharide)
IMO (Isomaltooligosaccharide) is a mixture of short-chain glucose oligomers with α-1,6 glycosidic linkages, produced from starch via enzymatic hydrolysis. It is a prebiotic, low-calorie, low-glycemic sweetener, about 50% as sweet as sucrose, non-cariogenic, and heat/acid stable.
Application Fields
•Food & Beverages
•Beverages: Functional drinks, plant-based milk, solid drinks; low-glycemic sweetener, improves mouthfeel, enhances prebiotic effect.
•Dairy: Yogurt, milk powder, ice cream, flavored milk; promotes probiotic growth, improves texture, prevents ice crystals.
•Bakery: Bread, cakes, cookies; replaces sugar, retains moisture, delays starch retrogradation, extends shelf life.
•Confectionery: Sugar-free candy, chocolate, energy bars; inhibits sugar crystallization, improves chewiness, non-cariogenic.
•Infant Formula: Supports gut health by nourishing beneficial bacteria.
•Health
•Products Prebiotic supplements, fiber blends, meal replacements; stimulates Bifidobacteria/Lactobacillus, relieves constipation, increases satiety.
•Feed Industry
•Livestock, poultry, aquafeed; regulates intestinal flora, improves nutrient absorption, promotes growth.
