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fructooligosaccharide |
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fructooligosaccharide a naturally occurring fructan sugar used as a prebiotic in petfoods. It acts like a fiber, passing undigested to the large intestine where it is extensively fermented by colonic bacteria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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has announced it will use Japanese technology for producing a class of sugars called fructooligosaccharides in the United States. Dream Protein Rx(TM) also contains Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a soluble fiber that encourages growth of favorable bacteria, which helps to strengthen the immune system, assist in the digestion of food and amino acids and promote regularity. Some of the healthy ingredients we are likely to see added include fructooligosaccharides (FOS) which are carbohydrates that promote the growth of good bacteria in the digestive system, inulin, and probiotic fiber. |
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