Oligofructose | The 100% natural sugar replacer

Oligofructose is an inulin-type fructan and is derived from Inulin through partial enzymatic hydrolysis. This conversion is a process that occurs naturally within the chicory root towards the end of the harvest. It can therefore be said to be of 100% vegetable origin.

After enzymatic hydrolysis, purification is continued in order to meet even the highest quality requirements, including those for infant nutrition.

Nutritional benefits:

Sugar out, fibre in – The ideal sugar replacer

With a sweetness profile of minimally 30% that of sucrose, the benefits reach beyond the nutritional benefits of fibre.

Its mildly sweet taste and sugar-like technical properties makes it the perfect natural sugar replacer. Moreover it also allows for calorie reduction and a higher fibre content.  By imparting a delicate natural sweetness, it is often combined with high intensity sweeteners to create a more balanced and sugar-like palate without any off-taste.

Easy implementation in production process

The best soluble dietary fibre – even better than sucrose! This facilitates easy processing without the necessity of having to implement any changes to the production process.

Typical examples are cereal binding syrups and dairy fruit preparations.

The oligofructose product range:

A shorter chain inulin that is available in five different varieties with different fibre content and sweetness levels. It is particularly useful and often applied when high solubility and a natural sweetness profile are needed.

Content
Sweetness level
Descriptor
Oligofructose
Product Name
Orafti®L85
Oligofructose
Content
~85%
Sweetness
level
~50%
Descriptor
Liquid Oligofructose
Product Name
Orafti®L90
Oligofructose
Content
~90%
Sweetness
level
~40%
Descriptor
Liquid Oligofructose
Product Name
Orafti®L92
Oligofructose
Content
~92%
Sweetness level
~40%
Descriptor
Liquid Oligofructose
Product Name
Orafti®L95
Oligofructose
Content
~95%
Sweetness
level
~30%
Descriptor
Liquid Oligofructose
Product Name
Orafti®P95
Oligofructose
Content
~95%
Sweetness
level
~30%
Descriptor
Oligofructose powder
Organic Oligofructose
Product Name
Orafti® Organic OF
Oligofructose
Content
~95%
Sweetness
level
~30%
Descriptor
Organic Oligofructose powder
Product Name
Orafti® Organic BF
Oligofructose
Content
~95%
Sweetness
level
~30%
Descriptor
Organic Oligofructose powder, specifically for use in baby foods

DP: Degree of polymerisation
Sweetness: % compared to sucrose

Above values are indicative and may vary per specific application and process.

In-depth information

Sugar-reduced fruit yoghurt with oligofructose

Sugar-reduced fruit yoghurt with Oligofructose

Recipe for mildly sweet (up to 55% that of sucrose) yoghurt with a creamy mouthfeel and enhanced fibre content.

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Chicory root fibre and digestive health

Find out more about the physiological benefits associated with chicory root fiber – from the prebiotic effect to weight management and more.

Inspiring product concepts

Inspiring concepts with Oligofructose

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Proven recipes

Proven recipes with Oligofructose

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