Oligofructose, also known as fructooligosaccharides (FOS), is a soluble fiber that is becoming increasingly important in the modern diet. With its ability to promote gut health and improve Nutri-Score, Oligofructose offers an ideal solution for product developers looking to create functional yet marketable foods.

The Nutri-Score plays a decisive role in consumers' purchasing decisions by making the nutritional quality of a food visible at a glance. Oligofructose helps to positively influence the Nutri-Score as it increases the fiber content without significantly increasing the calorie content. This makes it possible to develop innovative, health-promoting products that are convincing in terms of both nutritional physiology and taste.

Oligofructose is a polysaccharide that has around 50% of the sweetening power of sugar and is therefore very suitable as a sugar substitute or sugar substitute. This high-fiber prebiotic is often used in yoghurt products, as the digestive enzymes cannot break down Oligofructose (fructooligosaccharide, FOS) and thus ensure healthy intestinal flora in the large intestine. If no other sugars (mono- or disaccharides) are used in a product in addition to Oligofructose , the product may be declared as "sugar-free" despite its sweet taste.