Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) — Food Grade
Allzone Trading supplies food grade fructooligosaccharides (FOS) to manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. FOS is a short-chain prebiotic fructan supplied as powder or syrup and used for fibre addition and mild sweetness. Purity, chain distribution and dry-matter content vary by grade and are confirmed at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
- Grades
- Food Grade
- Typical applications
- Prebiotic beverages and dairy drinks · Infant and adult nutrition formats · Confectionery and sugar-reduced systems
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Food Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Prebiotic beverages and dairy drinks
- Infant and adult nutrition formats
- Confectionery and sugar-reduced systems
- Supplement powders, sachets and gummies
- Bakery and cereal fibre addition
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 308066-66-2
- Source
- Enzymatic conversion of sucrose or chicory hydrolysis
- Formats
- Powder and syrup
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
FOS is the short-chain member of the fructan family: sweeter and far more soluble than long-chain inulin, which makes it the practical prebiotic for beverages, syrups and infant and clinical nutrition rather than for texture work. It contributes roughly a third of the sweetness of sucrose while counting as soluble fibre. Greater Toronto Area supplement and nutrition manufacturers and Ontario beverage producers are the main Canadian buyers.
Primary uses
- Adding prebiotic soluble fibre to beverages and nutrition products
- Partially replacing sugar while retaining sweetness and body
- Formulating infant, clinical and senior nutrition products
- Acting as a humectant in bars and soft-baked goods
Applications
- Functional beverages and drink powders
- Infant and clinical nutrition formats
- Supplement powders, gummies and syrups
- Bars, cereals and soft bakery
- Dairy and fermented products
Advantages
- High solubility suits clear beverages and syrups
- Mild sweetness supports sugar reduction without intense sweeteners
- Well-documented prebiotic activity at modest doses
- Available in both powder and syrup formats
Limitations to consider
- Digestive tolerance limits dose more than for longer-chain fibres
- Acid and heat hydrolyse it to free sugars, cutting fibre content
- Hygroscopic powder requires humidity control
- Not suitable for low-FODMAP positioning
How to choose the right grade
- Confirm process pH and heat load before committing to FOS over resistant dextrin
- Choose powder or syrup for your dosing system
- State the purity and residual sugar levels you require
- Set the fibre analytical method used for label declaration
Typical grades
- High-purity powder
- Standard powder
- Syrup / liquid grade
- Agglomerated instant grade
Comparable materials — how Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) sits against alternatives
- Inulin — longer chain, better texture, less sweetness
- Galactooligosaccharides — different prebiotic profile
- Resistant dextrin — higher process stability and tolerance
- Polydextrose — bulking fibre with low sweetness
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- FOS purity and residual mono- and disaccharides
- Dietary fibre content by declared method
- Moisture, particle size or syrup solids
- Microbiological and heavy metals limits
- Documentation and certification statements required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from strong odours
- Keep food, feed and technical grades physically segregated
- Rotate stock and re-close partial bags immediately after use
- Control humidity closely; the powder cakes quickly when exposed
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for fructooligosaccharides-fos-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Powder or syrup
- Purity and residual sugar limits
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of fructooligosaccharides (fos)+
FOS consists of short fructose chains attached to a terminal glucose unit. Its short chain length makes it highly soluble and mildly sweet, so it can add prebiotic fibre to beverages and dairy without the viscosity contribution of longer-chain fructans.
Powder or syrup is a process decision+
Syrup is convenient in liquid manufacturing but changes water balance and freight economics; powder suits dry blending and long storage. Both are quoted against their own supplier documentation, since the dry-matter basis for dosage is different.
Sweetness has to be accounted for+
Unlike long-chain fibres, FOS contributes noticeable sweetness, which usually means the sugar or sweetener system needs rebalancing when it is introduced. Describe your target sweetness and fibre level so the supplier can propose a suitable purity grade.
Documentation and specification+
Functional values differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply FOS as syrup?+
Both powder and syrup forms are available from suppliers. State which your process requires and the matching documentation will be requested.
How does FOS compare to inulin?+
FOS has shorter chains, is more soluble and sweeter; inulin builds more viscosity. Both are listed and can be quoted together.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — the supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet are shared for the exact grade quoted.
Can you deliver to Ontario and Quebec food plants?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Fructooligosaccharides FOS Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) by the same plants.
Resistant Dextrin / Soluble Corn Fibre
Clear and acidic fibre-fortified beverages
Need a quote on Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.