Product Overview
Xylo-oligosaccharide usually called XOS, it is a sort of functional polysaccharide composed by 2-7 xylose (xylobiose, xylotriose, xylotetraose, xylopentose, xylohexose, xyloheptose) by β-1, 4 glycosidic bond.
XOS is made from corncob by enzyme process.
We can supply Organic Xylo-oligosaccharide as well.
The XOS is called super-stregth bifido factor and microecological modulator. And is also called the expert for nursing gastrointestinal tract.
Key Product Specifications
Sensory Indexes
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Product& Model |
XYLO-OLIGOSACCHARIDE LIQUID |
XYLO-OLIGOSACCHARIDE POWDER |
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Appearance |
Transparent and sticky liquid, without visible impurities |
Powder without visible impurities |
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Color |
Yellowish |
White or Yellowish |
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Taste |
Sweet taste without abnormal flavor |
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Odour |
With the unique odor of this product, no abnormal smell |
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Physiological and Chemical Indexes
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Item |
XOS 95/Organic |
XOS 70/Organic |
XOS 35 |
XOS 20 |
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Powder |
Liquid |
Powder |
Liquid |
Powder |
Powder |
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Dry substance/% |
/ |
70-75 |
/ |
70-75 |
/ |
/ |
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Moisture/% |
≤5.0 |
/ |
≤5.0 |
/ |
≤6.0 |
≤6.0 |
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Ash/% |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
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Transmittance/% |
/ |
≥70 |
/ |
≥70 |
/ |
/ |
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pH |
3.5-6.5 |
3.5-6.5 |
3.5-6.5 |
3.5-6.5 |
3.5-6.5 |
3.5-6.5 |
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XOS2-7 content (Dry basis) |
≥ 95% |
≥ 95% |
≥ 70% |
≥ 70% |
≥ 35% |
≥ 20% |
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XOS2-4 content (Dry basis) |
≥ 65% |
≥ 65% |
≥ 50% |
≥ 50% |
- |
- |
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Arsenic (content as As weight) ppm |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
≤0.3 |
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Lead (content as Pb weight) ppm |
≤0.5 |
≤0.5 |
≤0.5 |
≤0.5 |
≤0.5 |
≤0.5 |
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Copper (content as Cu weight) ppm |
≤5 |
≤5 |
≤5 |
≤5 |
≤5 |
≤5 |
Microbiol Indexes
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Number of total flora |
Indexes |
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Total bacterial count ( cfu/g or ml) |
≤1000 |
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Coliform Bacteria ( MNP/100g or ml) |
≤30 |
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Yeast ( cfu/g or ml) |
≤25 |
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Mold ( cfu/g or ml) |
≤25 |
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Pathogenic bacteria (salmonella, shigella and golden yellow staphylococci) |
Negative |
Product information is provided for reference only. Please contact Oriental Tongxiang before purchase or product registration to request the latest specification, COA, test methods, allergen/GMO statements, organic certificate, and applicable regulatory documentation.
Key Benefits of Xylo-oligosaccharide & Organic XOS
1. Selective Prebiotic Support
Xylooligosaccharides (XOS) selectively promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, particularly Bifidobacteria, even at relatively low doses. This helps maintain a healthier gut microbiota balance without broadly stimulating the growth of harmful microorganisms.
2. Promotes Digestion and Regular Bowel Movements
As a water-soluble dietary fiber, XOS helps improve bowel regularity and supports normal gut function. It is suitable for health products aimed at relieving constipation, promoting digestive comfort, and maintaining regular bowel movements.
3. Supports the Intestinal Barrier and Reduces Pathogen Adhesion
XOS may help inhibit the colonization of harmful bacteria on intestinal cells, thus supporting a healthier gut environment. Its fermentation by beneficial bacteria also helps lower the intestinal pH, which is unfavorable to the growth of certain pathogenic microorganisms.
4. Low-Calorie, Reduced-Sugar Ingredient
XOS has approximately 40% the sweetness of sucrose, offering a pure and mild sweetness that adds sweetness and richness to low-sugar or low-calorie formulations. It is particularly suitable for functional beverages, dairy products, confectionery, and nutritional supplements.
5. Promotes Mineral Absorption and Nutrient Utilization
XOS helps maintain a healthy gut environment, thereby improving the absorption of minerals such as calcium and iron. It also promotes the activity of digestive enzymes (including trypsin, lipase, and amylase), thus facilitating the digestion and utilization of nutrients.
6. Excellent Formulation Stability and Processing Performance
XOS exhibits excellent stability under acidic and thermal processing conditions, maintaining its performance within a pH range of 2.3–8.0 and a temperature range of 80–120°C. It also possesses low viscosity, good water retention, freeze resistance, and low water activity, making it suitable for beverages, dairy products, baked goods, frozen foods, and syrups.
7. Tooth-Friendly and with Broad Functional Health Potential
Xylooligosaccharides are non-cariogenic and not easily degraded by oral or gastrointestinal enzymes. It helps in creating sugar-free or low-sugar products, and its prebiotic properties may contribute to broader health concepts such as promoting metabolic health, boosting immunity, and helping the gut recover after taking antibiotics.
Application Selection Guide
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Application Category |
Recommended XOS Level |
Main Product Benefit |
Suitable Product Examples |
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Functional Beverages |
0.5–2.0% |
Prebiotic support, reduced-sugar formulation, light sweetness |
Fruit drinks, vitamin drinks, herbal beverages, electrolyte drinks, plant-based beverages |
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Dairy & Fermented Dairy |
0.5–3.0% |
Synbiotic positioning, improved solids and mouthfeel, gut-health support |
Yogurt, drinking yogurt, fermented milk, milk powder, dairy drinks |
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Plant-Based Products |
0.5–2.0% |
Lactose-free prebiotic concept, improved nutritional value |
Oat milk, soy drinks, coconut drinks, plant-based yogurt |
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Powdered Beverages & Nutrition |
5–40% |
High-fiber and prebiotic fortification; convenient daily dosage |
Fiber powders, meal replacements, protein powders, nutrition sachets |
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Probiotic & Synbiotic Products |
1.0–3.0 g per serving |
Supports probiotic-focused product concepts |
Probiotic sachets, stick packs, capsules, tablets, children's nutrition powders |
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Confectionery & Gummies |
2–10% |
Fiber enrichment, sugar reduction, tooth-friendly positioning |
Functional gummies, jelly, chewing candy, tablet candy, lozenges |
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Bakery & Cereal Products |
1–5% |
Fiber enrichment, moisture retention, softer texture |
Bread, cookies, cakes, cereal bars, protein bars, breakfast cereals |
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Sugar Reduction Products |
1–10% |
Provides mild sweetness and bulk while reducing sucrose |
Reduced-sugar candy, low-sugar beverages, low-sugar dairy, nutrition bars |
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Frozen Products |
0.5–3.0% |
Freezing stability and moisture retention |
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen desserts, frozen bakery fillings |
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Infant, Child & Senior Nutrition* |
0.2–2.0% |
Digestive-health and fiber positioning |
Growing-up milk, children's nutrition powder, elderly nutrition products |
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Animal Nutrition & Feed |
0.01–0.20% |
Prebiotic support for gut health and feed efficiency |
Piglet feed, poultry feed, aquaculture feed, pet nutrition products |
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Personal Care & Cosmetics |
0.1–2.0% |
Humectancy and skin-feel support |
Moisturizing creams, lotions, masks, oral-care products |
*For infant nutrition products, foods for special medical purposes, and products targeting vulnerable groups, the permitted ingredient status, dosage, claims, and safety requirements must be verified in the target market before the product is developed or marketed.
Certifications & Compliance
Oriental Tongxiang's XOS certified by Organic NOP, Organic EU, Kosher, Halal, FSSC, NON GMO etc.
Packaging and Supply
Storage life and condition:
For liquid XOS
1)12 months
Condition: sealed package, photophobic storage at the normal temperature
2)24 months
Condition: sealed package, photophobic and cool storage
For powdered XOS
1)24 months
Condition: sealed package, photophobic storage at the normal temperature
2)36 months
Condition: sealed package, photophobic and cool storage
For liquid XOS, plastic barrel, net weight 20kg or customer-required packages are also available.
For powdered XOS, cardboard barrel, aluminum foil bag inside, net weight 20kg or customer-required packages are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you provide a COA for XOS?
Yes. We can provide batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for the products supplied, upon customer request.
Can I request an sample before placing an order?
Oriental Tongxiang supplier can provide XOS samples for your product evaluation. Please provide your target grade, application area, required sample quantity, company name, shipping address, and target market. Sample supply and express delivery arrangements need to be confirmed separately.
What are the MOQ, packaging and particle-size options?
MOQ is 25kg, and standard packaging is 25kg per drum. Provide your handling, blending and packing requirements so the supplier can confirm a suitable grade.
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