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Fructo-oIigosaccharides

  • CAS No.- 308066-66-2
  • INCI.- FructooIigosaccharides

Fructo-oligosaccharides (also called FOS) are fibers obtained from various fruit and vegetable plants.

Fructo-oligosaccharides are natural carbohydrates composed of short chains of fructose.

Fructo-oligosaccharides can selectively stimulate the growth and metabolism of the bacterial flora, promoting its rebalancing; thus, they have a prebiotic action.

Appearance

     off-white light-yellow powder

Odor

     slightly sweet

T FOS (%)

     min. 95.0

Sucrose & Monosaccharides (%)

     max. 5.0

Benefits:

• Humectant for skin and hair • Soothing effect, calming irritation • Prebiotic action, rebalancing flora • Enhances hair shine and strength

Applications:

• Shampoo • Micellar water • Lip balm • Purifying exfoliant • Hair care creams & conditioner

24 months under proper storage conditions