Prebiotic Sweet Soluble Fiber
Reduce Sugar Without Compromising Quality in Bakery and Snacks
Consumer demand for better-for-you bakery and snack products keeps growing, and sugar reduction is part of that shift. Brands are under pressure to deliver cleaner labels, lower sugar and calories, and the same eating experience consumers expect. For formulators, that means finding solutions to reduce sugar without losing the texture, moisture, and eating quality that defines the finished product.
Sugar plays an important role in structure, softness, moisture, and mouthfeel, so reducing it means rethinking the whole formula. FOSLIFE®, a soluble prebiotic fiber, helps manufacturers reduce sugar while maintaining a clean taste, preserving texture and moisture, and adding dietary fiber.
FOSLIFE® has a clean-label profile that makes it a practical option for formulations where sugar reduction, fiber enrichment, and product quality all need to work together.
Features
- Clean Label
- Natural / Non-GMO
- Liquid Fructo-oligosaccharides
- Clean Mild Sweet Taste
- Rapid Onset of Sweetness
- No Lingering, No After-Taste
- Allergen-Free
- Highly Soluble
- Temperature Stable
- Kosher and Halal Certified
Benefits
- Easy-To-Use
- Helps Reduce Sugar Content
- Low Calorie and Low Glycemic Index
- Improves Digestive and Immune Health
- Easy Way to Add Dietary Fiber and Improve the Nutritional Profile
Applications
- Bakery
- Cereal
- Snacks and nutrition bars
- Nutraceuticals
- Dairy and non-dairy
- Beverages and juices
- Desserts and confectionery
Labeling
- Fructo-oligosaccharides
- Short-chain Fructo-oligosaccharides
- Oligofructose
More labeling options: scFOS, FOS, fructan, short-chain fructan, short-chain fructan fiber, cane sugar/sugar-derived fructan
Great Fit in Bakery Applications
FOSLIFE® is a practical fit for bakery and snack applications where sugar reduction needs to account for both sweetness and functionality.
FOSLIFE® bridges that gap by providing mild sweetness, soluble fiber solids, and humectant properties. It supports clean-label sugar reduction without compromising taste, texture, or moisture. It helps maintain mouthfeel, moisture balance, and overall product quality while enabling effective reduction in sugar.
- Provides mild sweetness with about 70% of sugar's sweetness and a clean taste profile
- Supports sugar reduction while adding soluble fiber solids
- Enhances moisture retention and contributes to a softer texture in select bakery products
- Label-friendly, non-GMO, soluble prebiotic fiber ingredient
Optimized for Snacks and Nutrition Bars
In snacks, nutrition bars, and soft-baked products, where formulation requires a delicate balance of moisture, texture, and flavor, FOSLIFE® can offer both functional and nutritional benefits. FOSLIFE® can help bring sweetness and fiber into the formula without overpowering taste. It can help improve water-binding capacity, thereby enhancing moisture retention and preserving the eating quality over shelf life. It can also help improve the mouthfeel and delay staling.
- Mild sweetness with no aftertaste
- Helps support chew, softness, and overall mouthfeel in fiber-enriched systems
- Can be used in formulations where process tolerance and shelf-life consistency are important
- Supports clean-label positioning with added prebiotic fiber value
FOSLIFE® Formulation Benefits
Sugar Reduction
Helps reduce sugar while maintaining about 70% of sugar's sweetness.
Fiber Addition
Adds soluble prebiotic fiber to support fiber-enriched product concepts.
Functional Support
Can support texture, moisture retention, and mouthfeel in select bakery and snack applications.
Clean-Label Fit
A non-GMO, soluble ingredient that fits clean-label formulation goals.
Other Applications
Cookies
- Supports sugar reduction in cookie systems.
- Helps maintain softness, bite, and overall mouthfeel.
- Mild sweetness with a clean finish.
- Adds soluble prebiotic fiber to improve nutritional positioning.
Sponge Cakes
- Helps support soft crumb structure and moisture retention.
- Contributes humectant functionality in reduced-sugar systems.
- Supports sugar reduction while maintaining a clean sweetness profile.
- Label-friendly soluble fiber for cleaner formulations.
Protein Bars
- Supports sugar reduction and fiber enrichment in nutrition-focused applications.
- Helps balance texture and eating quality.
- Clean-label soluble fiber ingredient.
- Can provide bulking and binding properties.
Cereal Bars
- Helps maintain chew and texture over shelf life.
- Mild sweetness without an aftertaste.
- Adds soluble fiber in reduced-sugar bar systems.
- Supports nutrition-positioned snack development.
In bakery and snack systems, sugar contributes to structure, softness, and shelf life. FOSLIFE® helps retain texture, moisture, and flavor while reducing sugar.
Why Manufacturers Choose FOSLIFE® for Sugar Reduction?
Sugar Reduction
- Provides partial sweetness replacement with a clean finish
- Helps reduce sugar while contributing soluble prebiotic fiber
Versatility
- Can be used across various applications, including cookies, cakes, bars, crackers, and selected confectionery products
- Offers both nutritional and functional benefits
Health Benefits
- Adds prebiotic soluble fiber to support nutritional positioning
Ease of Use
- Its liquid format can support easier dispersion and handling in suitable process environments
- It may simplify incorporation compared with some dry fiber systems, depending on the formulation
Frequently Asked Questions
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