Kestose
High-Purity Crystalline
Soluble Fiber, Kestose
Kestose
Kestose is a major short-chain fructooligosaccharide (GF2) produced from sugar and naturally found in garlic, onions, bananas, and other plants.1-3) As a prebiotic, it serves as a nutrient source for beneficial gut bacteria. Unlike conventional powdered or liquid dietary fiber ingredients, Kestose can also be produced in a high-purity crystalline form, enabling broader food application possibilities.
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Rich in
Dietary Fiber -
Health
Benefits -
Crystalline
Form
1) Cruz-Cárdenas et al., Front. Plant Sci. 2015, 6, 395
2) Campbell et al., J. Agric. Food Chem. 1997, 45(8), 3076–3082.
3) Cheon et al., FEMS Microbiology Ecology 2023, 99(2), fiad002
Components of Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
G = Glucose, F = Fructose
Kestose Characteristics
Its high fiber and low sugar content support both sugar reduction and fiber enrichment.
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Dietary fiber content* ≥99%
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Sugar content <1% (crystalline basis)
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2kcal
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30% of the sweetness of sucrose
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Low hygroscopicity minimizes caking
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Excellent flowability reduces dust generation
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Uniform dispersibility smoother texture reduced stickiness
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Sugar-like sweetness and
off-flavor masking clean flavor profile
Dietary fiber content is based on the fructooligosaccharide content, in accordance with the U.S. FDA definition of dietary fiber under 21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i).
Kestose's
Mechanisms of Action
Kestose is a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (FOS) recognized as a prebiotic ingredient and studied for its interactions with the gut microbiota and related physiological pathways.
1) O'Sullivan et al., Marine Drugs 2010, 8(7), 2038–2064
2) Watanabe et al., Nutrients 2021, 13(9), 2983
3) Cheon et al., FEMS Microbiology Ecology 2023, 99(2), fiad002 [SYC]
4) Noh et al., Nutrients 2026, 18(11), 1724 [SYC]
5-1) Kim et al., Frontiers in Microbiology 2024, 15, 1383779 [SYC]
5-2) Liu et al., Frontiers in Immunology 2023, 14, 1186892
Based on published scientific literature. Research findings may vary depending on study design, dosage, population, and product formulation. These references are provided for scientific information purposes only and are not intended as claims for finished food or beverage products.
Application
Product Lineup
Crystalline Kestose
Product Features
Fibernova® Crystalline Kestose is a short-chain fructooligosaccharide (FOS) with a trisaccharide structure consisting of sucrose linked to one additional fructose molecule. It is a high-purity crystalline ingredient containing over 99% FOS, which is recognized as dietary fiber under U.S. FDA regulations. It can be applied across a wide range of food and beverage products.
Product Specification
| Product Name | Fiberest® Crystalline Kestose |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | White crystals |
| Dietary Fiber Content* (%, g/100g) |
99.0 or higher |
| Kestose Content (g/100g) |
98.0 or higher |
- Dietary fiber content is based on the fructooligosaccharide content, in accordance with the U.S. FDA definition of dietary fiber under 21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i).
Product Features
Fibernova® Kestose LS is a fructooligosaccharide (FOS)-based prebiotic ingredient that serves as a nutrient source for beneficial gut bacteria. Containing over 82% FOS, which is recognized as dietary fiber under U.S. FDA regulations, it can be applied across a wide range of food and beverage products.
Product Specification
| Product Name | Fiberest® Kestose LS |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | Clear yellow, viscous liquid |
| Dietary Fiber Content* (%, g/100g) |
90.0 or higher |
| Kestose Content (g/100g) |
80.0 or higher |
| Brix(%) | 72.0 or higher |
- Dietary fiber content is based on the fructooligosaccharide content, in accordance with the U.S. FDA definition of dietary fiber under 21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i).
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