Prebiotics are used in pet food for several reasons, but primarily to promote the health and well-being of pets, particularly their digestive health. Prebiotics are non-digestible compounds that provide various benefits when consumed by pets. Pet food ingredients like inulin, chicory root, and other sources of dietary fiber can serve as prebiotics. These have been familiar ingredients for many years. The second generation of prebiotics, such as FOS, XOS, and GOS, are relatively lesser known to the pet food industry, but are already widely accepted in infant nutrition.
Pure galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are second-generation prebiotics well known for their use in infant formula and adult human food products. GOS are produced from lactose in cow’s milk, which is converted through an enzymatic reaction into a fully natural, complex mixture of oligosaccharides. The non-digestible, soluble fibers contribute to good gut health by stimulating the growth of health-promoting bacteria. GOS offer immune system support, as an effective reinforcement against digestive disorders, and aid the production of lipids, energy, and vitamins. GOS MALTO Powder is produced via spray drying using maltodextrin as a carrier agent and can be added to all types of pet food as a high-quality premium powder supplement.
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