Galactooligosaccharides Benefits,Uses And Side Effects

Understanding Galactooligosaccharides and its Role in Digestive Health

What is galactooligosaccharide?

Galactooligosaccharides Powder GOS is a natural sweetener that contains a small amount in animal milk and the largest amount in breast milk. Galacto-oligosaccharide has high sweetness, low calories, strong moisturizing and tolerance, and GOS powder can promote the growth of intestinal probiotics, regulate intestinal microecology, and improve the body's immunity.

What are the characteristics of galactooligosaccharide?

1. Galactooligosaccharide bulk powder is easily soluble in water and can be quickly dissolved in water.
2. Galacto-oligosaccharide pure powder has good tolerance and bioavailability, and can be quickly digested and absorbed by the human body.
3. Galacto-oligosaccharide GOS will not cause blood sugar to rise and can balance blood sugar levels.
4. GOS powder has the characteristics of moisturizing, thickening, alkali resistance and high temperature resistance, and is widely used in the food industry.
5. Galacto-oligosaccharide can be used by Bifidobacterium B and Lactobacillus A at the same time.

 

What is galactooligosaccharide good for?

1. Regulate the balance of intestinal flora and improve the body’s immunity.
2. Increase the activity and content of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and delay body aging;
3. Generate a large amount of short-chain fatty acids to stimulate intestinal peristalsis, increase stool moisture, and treat and prevent constipation.
4. Improve the symptoms of lactose intolerance and regulate the balance and stability of blood sugar.
5. Reduce human blood pressure and prevent high blood pressure and various cardiovascular diseases.
7. Reduce the production of toxic fermentation products and harmful enzymes such as indole and formic acid. GOS powder can produce B vitamins, niacin and folic acid in the body, effectively maintaining the health of the body.

 

So, can galacto-oligosaccharide powder really improve digestion? What are the specific benefits to our digestive system?

Yes, galacto-oligosaccharide powder can promote digestion and is an important substance in maintaining our intestinal flora. It has many benefits for our digestive system:
1. Increase intestinal flora: Galactooligosaccharide powder is a prebiotic that can promote the growth of beneficial flora in the intestines, inhibit the reproduction of harmful flora, help promote intestinal peristalsis and defecation, and reduce the accumulation of toxins in the intestines .
2. Promote intestinal health: Galactooligosaccharide GOS powder can increase the thickness of the intestinal mucus layer, protect the intestinal wall, reduce harmful substances from penetrating the intestinal wall and entering the blood circulation, and protect intestinal health.
3. Increase the absorption of nutrients: Galacto-oligosaccharide in bulk can promote the absorption of nutrients in the intestine, which is very helpful in preventing diseases such as osteoporosis.
4. Relieve constipation: Galacto-oligosaccharide can absorb water in the body, soften stool, promote intestinal peristalsis, and relieve physical discomfort caused by constipation.
5. Reduce the risk of intestinal cancer: Galacto-oligosaccharide can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli, reduce the growth of intestinal cancer cells, and prevent the occurrence of intestinal cancer.

Galacto-oligosaccharide is low in sugar and calories, so can it help with weight loss?

Galacto-oligosaccharide can help with weight loss to a certain extent, but the weight loss effect cannot be achieved entirely by consuming GOS:
1. Galacto-oligosaccharide cannot directly consume fat: Galacto-oligosaccharide can only be decomposed into simple sugars, lactic acid and other substances in the human body, and cannot directly consume fat. It does not have a weight loss effect in itself.
2. Galacto-oligosaccharide can relieve hunger: Galacto-oligosaccharide is a substance with a low glycemic index and does not cause strong hunger. It can control appetite and reduce food intake to a certain extent.
3. Galacto-oligosaccharide cannot replace healthy diet and exercise: Although galacto-oligosaccharide is a healthy sweetener, it cannot be a complete substitute for weight loss. It needs to be paired with appropriate exercise and a reasonable diet structure. for maximum effect.

 

What is galactooligosaccharide powder used in the dairy industry?

1. Thickeners and humectants: Galactooligosaccharides Powder are used as thickeners and humectants in dairy products, because GOS can form colloids in protein, fat and water to increase the consistency of dairy products.
2. Substitute or supplement skim milk powder: Skim milk powder is widely used in dairy products, but its price is high. In comparison, galacto-oligosaccharide powder is cheaper, so it can replace or supplement the use of skim milk powder.
3. Prebiotic additives: Galactooligosaccharide GOS is an excellent prebiotic that can promote the growth of intestinal flora, regulate intestinal microecological balance, and improve human immunity. When used in food, it can effectively stimulate the human intestines. Tao flora.
4. Make low-sugar or zero-sugar foods: Galacto-oligosaccharide powder has low calories and is often used to make zero-sugar and low-fat dairy products.
5. Improve chewing and mouthfeel: Galacto-oligosaccharide supplements can improve the chewing and mouthfeel of dairy products, making the food more delicious and improving consumer satisfaction.

 

What are the uses of galactooligosaccharide powder in the milk powder industry? Can it be used as a substitute for breast milk?

Galactooligosaccharide powder is the main substance in the milk powder production industry, but it cannot completely replace breast milk:
1. Prebiotic additives: Adding galactooligosaccharide powder to milk powder can simulate the prebiotic content in breast milk and help babies establish healthy intestinal flora.
2. Improve the taste: Galacto-oligosaccharide has good solubility and hygroscopicity, which can improve the taste of milk powder and make babies prefer to drink it.
3. Reduce the risk of constipation: Adding an appropriate amount of galactooligosaccharide powder can increase the growth of probiotics in the intestines of infants and young children, promote intestinal peristalsis, and reduce infant constipation.
4. Provide nutrients: Compared with breast milk, galacto-oligosaccharide powder in milk powder cannot provide various immune factors and growth factors contained in breast milk, and cannot completely replace breast milk.

So, galacto-oligosaccharide is also a sugar, what is the difference between it and fructooligosaccharide?

Galactooligosaccharides have strong acid resistance and heat resistance and will not lose activity during processing, while fructooligosaccharides are easily decomposed. Galacto-oligosaccharide can be effectively utilized by Bifidobacterium B and Lactobacillus A at the same time, while FOS can only be utilized by Lactobacillus A, but not significantly by Bifidobacterium B.

 

Is galacto-oligosaccharide safe?

​​​​​​​Galacto oligosaccharide powder is a safe food additive that most people can use with confidence because after being digested and absorbed by the human body, galacto-oligosaccharide will be fermented by intestinal flora in the intestine to form beneficial short-chain fatty acids and other substances. , producing many health benefits for the human body. However, patients with diabetes, diarrhea or enteritis, especially infants and pregnant women, need to use it under the guidance of a doctor.

Where can I buy galactooligosaccharide?

Shaanxi Hongda is a specializing in the production of galactooligosaccharides powder factory. We have been engaged in the production of natural plant extracts and the research and development of food additives for 30 years. Our annual production capacity can reach about 9,000 tons. We have long-term exports to all over the world. At the same time, we have European warehouses and The American warehouse can supply you with goods at any time, and we look forward to your joining!

 

Please Contact Us:

Email:duke@hongdaherb.com

Tel:+86-29-87801888

Mob:+8613128890990