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Isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) is a mixture of short-chain carbohydrates which has a digestion-resistant property. IMO is found naturally in some foods, as well as being manufactured commercially. The raw material used for manufacturing IMO is starch, which is enzymatically converted into a mixture of isomaltooligosaccharides.
Chemical Structure of IMO (Isomaltooligosaccharides)
Isomalto-oligosaccharide is a food ingredient added to foods with a relative sweetness level equal to approximately 60% of sucrose. Chemically, IMO is a mixture of glucose oligomers with alpha-(1-6)-linkages.
IMO may be added to a variety of foods including, but not limited to, baked goods and baking mixes, beverages and beverage bases, condiments, salad dressings, frozen dairy deserts and mixes, gravies, sauces, hard and soft candies, jams, meat and nut products, processed fruits and vegetables, sugar substitutes, sweet sauces, and toppings.
Isomalto-oligosaccharide is a food ingredient that is added to various foods as either powder or a syrup. Chemically, IMO is a mixture of glucose oligomers with alpha-(1-6)-linkages such as isomaltose, panose, isomaltotriose, and isomaltopentose. The majority of glucose oligosaccharides found in IMO consist of 3-6 monosaccharide units linked together, however disaccharides as well as longer polysaccharides (up to 9 units) are also present.
Benefits of IMO(Isomalto-Oligosaccharide)
Isomalto-oligosaccharides are prebiotics, which mean they pass through the small intestine relatively undigested and then arrive in the colon to be fermented by your body's gut bacteria. In comparison probiotics are the beneficial bacteria found in your digestive tract that combat harmful bacteria and ensure you absorb the nutrients from the food you eat.
Prebiotics are food for probiotics so they cause positive changes in "both the composition and/or activity in the gastrointestinal microflora." Compared to The number of human and animal studies supporting the healthful effects of isomalto-oligosaccharides are rapidly growing.
IMOs also killed off harmful enterobacteria, which includes bacteria like salmonella, Escherichia coli, and shigella. Unsurprisingly those with the lowest initial amount of bifidobacteria saw the most substantial increases - up to 100 times more after the trial period. These increases in health-promoting probiotics can help with nutrient absorption and immune system function.
Moderate quantities of IMOs have profound effects on gastrointestinal motility and gut health for constipated individuals and those eating a low fiber diet.
In the rat animal model isomalto-oligosaccharides significantly increased the number of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria diversity without adverse side effects compared to rats consuming control and inulin diets. A second study confirmed these findings as well as found that IMOs significantly increased immune-boosting Immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the feces, Interferon-? (IFN-?) production in the intestines, as well as natural killer (NK) T cells in the liver and spleen.
The benefits of IMOs appear to go beyond the gastrointestinal tract. These findings are promising for both maintaining good health and recovering from illness.
Characteristics and Physiological Effects Of IMO (Isomaltooligosaccharides)
IMO syrups have a high viscosity and osmotic pressure because of the high concentration of low molecular weight solutes present.
IMOs are difficult to digest by gastric enzymes. The main physiological function of IMOs is to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon, which can effectively regulate intestinal flora, inhibit the growth and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria, and improve constipation . IMOs can be metabolized by Bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria as nutrients.
Through human experiments, researchers have found that regular intake of a IMOs can increase the number and proportion of Bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria in the intestinal tract, as well as reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria. These physiological benefits of IMOs can be attributed to the indirect effect of promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria. IMOs can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium. Bifidobacterium can produce B vitamins needed by the human body, promote the production of organic acids, and then improve the bioavailability of minerals.
Furthermore, IMOs can effectively improve gastrointestinal physiology and immune function and prevent the occurrence of colon cancer . In addition, consuming IMOs rather than sugars can help prevent dental caries, since it cannot be utilized by Cariogenic streptococcus and is not decomposed by oral enzymes.
Humans have evolved to seek out sweet, sugary, calorically-dense foods as a quick source of energy. Sugar was rare in ancient times, usually only found in seasonal foods like ripe fruits and honey.
In today's modern processed-food-laden world, sugar-sweetened foods and beverages are literally available on every street corner.
The amount of sugar in most processed food is no surprise to anyone though, right? Luckily, consumers are becoming more well-informed and reading labels, looking for "healthy" options to snack on that are low in added sugar.
Protein bar manufacturers picked up on this need and started creating low-carb, high-protein energy bars. The hidden sweetening agent? You guessed it: IMO.
There are two main reasons why IMO was a seemingly genius addition to protein bars:
● It has a sweet taste, but contains fewer calories per gram than natural sugar.
● It's believed to be a source of prebiotic fiber that doesn't add to the overall net carbohydrate value of a food, making it marketable as "low-carb."
A solution to the problem of producing a bar that's portable, high in fiber and natural energy – and doesn't taste like sawdust – had seemingly been found.
A "healthy" bar with a low level of net carbs, relatively low calories, and high amounts of fiber and protein.
IMO is a high-maltose syrup made up of a mixture of short-chain carbohydrates.
In recent years, IMO has become the key ingredient for creating "healthy" low carb, low sugar, and high fiber foods like protein bars, pastas, ice creams, and even so-called "healthy" drinks. It's often marketed as a sweet-tasting, zero-calorie prebiotic fiber that is supposed to have zero effect on blood sugar.
Application OF IMO(Isomalto-Oligosaccharide)
IMO can partially replace white sugar and be applied to bread without affecting the taste.
IMO can be used to confectionery, including soft candy, hard candy, chocolate, various pastries, and various biscuits. In addition to being low-calorie, IMO-added confectionery does not contribute to dental caries.
IMO can be added to ice cream to improve its taste and to provide special function.
IMO can be added to beverages as a substitute for sucrose to obtain various functional beverages, including carbonated beverages, fruit juice, and tea beverages.
Production method of IMO (Isomaltooligosaccharides)
Isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO), more commonly known as isomalto-oligosaccharide, is a mixture of short-chain carbohydrates which may have a digestion-resistant property.
IMO is found naturally in some foods, as well as being manufactured commercially. Although isomaltose is found in some foods, such as honey, as a disaccharide, it behaves like all other disaccharides and is easily digested. Historically, the best documented source of IMO was found in sourdough breads wherein proper oligosaccharides are produced.
IMO is currently produced by two distinctly different methods. One is based on a conversion of starch using enzymes. The raw material used for manufacturing IMO is starch, which is enzymatically converted into a mixture of isomaltooligosaccharides.
However, IMOs produced via this method result in a very high proportion of isomaltose disaccharides (approximately 50%) and a majority of panose (IMO DP3) as the end product. These IMO preparations have been shown to be highly digestible and generally do not exhibit much if any, digestion resistance.
The second method uses bacterial fermentation and bio-conversion of sugar and starch to create an IMO variant maltosyl-isomaltooligosaccharide (MIMO). Typically the end product ranges in molecular complexity from DP3 (<10%) to DP9 with an average molecular weight near DP5. MIMO preparations exhibit very good digestion resistance and also intestinal microbiota selectivity.
IMOs have gained commercial interest for their prospective applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. In addition to their production from low-cost, widely available agricultural products such as cereal starches, roots, and tubers (potatoes), IMOs are low in calories, suitable humectants, have low viscosity, low water activity, high moisture retaining capacity and solubility, resistance to crystallization, stability within pH 4-6, high stability during food processing, and relative sweetness levels of about 60% of sucrose.
There is a growing global demand for the application of IMOs in both the food and feed industries, with the highest market share in 2022 reported for food grade and beverage products, led in order by the regions of North America, Europe, Asian-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. The global IMO market size was valued at $111.5 million USD in 2022 and is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 percent, reaching $141.4 million USD in 2029.
IMO(Isomalto-Oligosaccharide) Nutrition Facts
Total Fat 0g. 0%
Saturated Fat 0g. 0%
Cholesterol 0mg. 0%
Sodium 20mg. 1%
Total Carbohydrate 75g. 27%
Dietary Fiber (per old FDA rule) 0g. 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g. 0%
Includes 6g Added Sugars. 12%
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Qingdao Oriental Tongxiang International is located in Qingdao, China, founded in 1999. We specialize in a wide array of products ranging from food Ingredients, Nutritional Ingredients, APIs, Vitamins to Veterinary products.
We have made it a serious point to prove the quality, effectiveness, and price of our ingredients. In fact, our commitment to quality service can be noted with our compliance to regulatory mandates such as GMP,FDA, and certifications such as ISO, Halal, Kosher etc. This commitment also extends to other areas of our company such as timely service and professional communication.
We look forward to working with you in providing excellent ingredients for your products. By doing so, we know that we will be contributing to the health of individuals and to the health initiative present around the world.
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