Isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO) 90%

Isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO) 90% Powder is a premium prebiotic carbohydrate produced from corn starch through enzymatic conversion. It is a white, free-flowing powder with a clean, mildly sweet taste that dissolves readily in water. Because its alpha-1,6 glycosidic bonds resist digestion by human enzymes, most of the product passes intact to the colon, where it selectively feeds beneficial bifidobacteria and lactobacilli and supports a balanced gut microbiome. The 90% powder grade concentrates the active isomalto-oligosaccharide fraction, making it one of the most efficient prebiotic options per gram of powder. As a functional sweetener, it delivers gentle sweetness with less metabolic burden than sucrose, which makes it a popular clean-label choice for reduced-sugar products. Manufactured under food-grade quality control with a 24-month shelf life, it offers formulators a stable, easy-to-use prebiotic that performs consistently across long production runs for global markets. In practice it disperses quickly in warm water and survives pasteurization, so it can be added before heat treatment in dairy and beverage lines. Its mild sweetness also lets formulators cut added sugar without changing the sweetness curve. Batch records and test reports are available for every delivery, supporting buyer qualification, regulatory filing and long-term supply relationships. How Isomalto-oligosaccharide works: IMO is a mixture of short glucose chains joined by alpha-1,6 linkages, the same bond pattern that the human digestive enzymes cannot cleave. This resistance allows most of the molecule to pass through the small intestine intact, arriving in the colon where bifidobacteria and lactobacilli ferment it selectively. The fermentation produces short-chain fatty acids that nourish the gut lining and help maintain a mildly acidic environment unfavorable to pathogens. Because only a fraction of IMO is digested, it contributes fewer usable calories than sugar and produces a gentler blood-glucose response, which positions it between fully digestible sweeteners and non-caloric fibers. The 90% powder grade concentrates the active oligosaccharide fraction, so formulators reach their prebiotic target with a smaller dose. Practical guidance: IMO dissolves readily in warm water, so it can be added at the syrup stage of bar production, the pre-pasteurization stage of dairy drinks, or the dry-mixing stage of powdered beverages; its mild sweetness allows partial sugar replacement at one-to-one or slightly higher ratios; and in confectionery it softens texture while reducing the sugar hit. Quality assurance: production runs under food-grade standards with defined raw-material sourcing from corn starch, and each batch is tested for oligosaccharide content, moisture, ash, heavy metals and microbiology before release. Batch records and certificates are available for qualification and audit, and the 24-month shelf life gives buyers comfortable inventory planning. Specification highlights: it is packed in 25kg/bag with a minimum order quantity of 1000kg. Certificates of analysis accompany every shipment, and sample supply, specification customization and flexible payment terms are available for qualified buyers, supported by the standardized seven-step service process from inquiry to after-sales support. Quality system overview: production follows the food-grade or pharmacopeia standards listed in the specification, with defined raw-material sourcing, in-process checks and final release testing on every batch. Purity, heavy-metal and microbiological results are documented, and the complete dossier - specification, certificate of analysis and batch records - is available to support buyer audits and regulatory dossiers. Original packaging is maintained through storage and shipping to protect the product, and shelf life is stated on the specification. Buyers qualify once and rely on the same documented quality for every subsequent order.

Applications

In yogurt, fermented milk drinks and dairy desserts, it adds gentle sweetness while reinforcing a prebiotic story. Beverage makers use it in juices, teas and functional drinks to replace part of the sugar without changing mouthfeel. In confectionery, it softens the sugar hit of candies and gummies. Bakery and cereal products benefit from its texture contribution, and nutrition bars and protein powders use it as a low-glycemic sweetener with a fiber claim. It is also a common ingredient in children's nutrition for digestive comfort.

Advantages

Compared with ordinary oligosaccharide blends, the 90% grade offers a higher proportion of active prebiotic oligosaccharides per serving, so brands can reach their functional target with a smaller dose and lower cost per claim. Its corn-starch origin keeps supply steady and pricing stable year-round, and its neutral taste and excellent water solubility simplify reformulation of existing recipes. Backed by consistent food-grade production and a 24-month shelf life, it helps food and supplement brands bring credible digestive-health products to market faster.

PRODUCT NAME : Isomaltooligosaccharide-90Powder

CAS #: 499-40-1

Shelf life: 24moths

Country of origin: China

Starting material: Corn Starch

Composition: IMO (on dry basis)≥90%, no adding Carrier

Residual solvent: N/A

Standard: food grade

Storage: Should be stored in a cool and dry place.

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