FOS
(Fructooligosaccharides)

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are used as alternative sweeteners because they carry less calories than sugar; they do not cause a spike in blood sugar. As a dietary ingredient, FOS fits into a few different categories. It is a carbohydrate but is usually listed under fibers. It is also used as a sweetener. An interesting note about FOS is that it passes through the intestines undigested. FOS does not cause a spike in a person’s blood sugar as other sweeteners do, and it is also low in calories. For these reasons, FOS may be ideal for people looking for an alternative sweetener. While FOS is commonly added to beverages, syrups, and foods, as a sweetener, there are also many benefits of consuming FOS including: Prebiotic, source of soluble fiber, lowers cholesterol, reduces blood sugar, and does not feed cancer cells.