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VITAGOS™ is a galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) abundant, soluble prebiotic/fiber. It has many properties and health benefits that make it an excellent ingredient for a wide range of food, beverage, and supplement applications. Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are non-digestible carbohydrates produced from lactose, the sugar naturally found in milk. Galacto-oligosaccharides have been found to support gut health in adults and infants.

Ingredient Name: Galacto-Oligosaccharide

Functions: Prebiotic

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher

Certifications & Compliance: FSSC 22000, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Kosher

Features: Broad pH Stability, Excellent Mouthfeel, Healthy Ageing, Improved Mouthfeel, Promotes Healthy Gut Microflora, Stimulates Immune System, Temperature Stability

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    Identification & Functionality

    Food Ingredients Functions
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    Ingredients
    Galacto-Oligosaccharide

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    Benefits

    Gut and Immune Functions
    Supports the abundance of gut bifidogenic bacteria.

    Maintaining a diverse and stable gut microbiota are key factors in a healthy gut. GOS supports the abundance of gut bifidogenic bacteria and has
    been shown in multiple studies that it impacts the gut microbiota in different age groups.
    Consuming prebiotics like galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) that help support healthy microbiota is just one way of supporting a healthy gut which contributes to our overall wellness.

    Supports immune function in the age of 65+.

    Diets including pro and prebiotics along with a healthy lifestyle and exercise can help maintain some immune biomarkers in the elderly population.
    GOS, a prebiotic, has been shown to positively affect gut microbiota and help support the immune system in elderly adults aged 65 to 80 years old;
    evidenced by an improvement in NK cell activity which plays a crucial role in the human innate immune system.

    Applications & Uses

    Market Segments

    Healthy Aging & Active Lifestyle

    Versatile Ingredient
    VITAGOSTM clean, sweet taste has a smooth mouth feel and easily pairs with any flavor. It has excellent stability at a wide range of temperature and pH and is highly
    soluble. VITAGOSTM can easily be incorporated into a wide range of food and beverage formulations and dietary supplements.

    Healthy Aging: High Protein
    Chocolate Pudding

    The global population is aging and, as life expectancy increases, individuals are faced with several health challenges. In addition to supporting gut microbiota, adding GOS to your applications can help support immune functions in ages 65+.

    Market Segments

    Infants Growing up

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    Active Lifestyle: Chocolate Chip
    Energy Bites

    Gut health has never been a more important topic of interest and is an essential part of a balanced lifestyle. Adding GOS to your applications can help maintain gut health by supporting gut microbiota.

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