FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides) is a soluble fibre derived from chicory root, supplied as a naturally sweet white powder. It passes through the digestive system undigested until it reaches the bowel, where it serves as a food source for the friendly gut bacteria that live there, such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus.
Wonderfully versatile, it can be stirred into hot drinks, sprinkled over cereal or simply taken off the spoon. Adults typically start at 5g daily (one heaped teaspoon) and build to a 10-15g maintenance level; children aged four and over start at 2.5g and build to 5g. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, yeast-free diets and long-term use.
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