Profile™ GOS Enriched Whey

Profile™ GOS Enriched Whey

Profile™ GOS is a galacto-oligosaccharide enriched whey powder derived from bovine milk lactose. Galacto-oligosaccharides occur naturally and are the most abundant oligosaccharide in human breast milk.

Profile™ GOS is a prebiotic soluble fibre. Prebiotics are loosely defined as non-digestible food constituents, largely carbohydrate-derived, which beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of beneficial intestinal flora. Many studies have demonstrated that oligosaccharides promote the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria and reduce the number of pathogens such as Clostridia, Bacteriocides, Enterococci and E. coli.

The primary benefits associated with the growth of beneficial bacteria and reduction of pathogens is the decrease in the incidence of diarrhoea as well as increased mineral absorption. Further studies also propose its beneficial role in reducing cholesterol levels and in the prevention of colon cancer.

Furthermore, the Profile™ GOS range is heat and acid stable, with little, if any, losses on pasteurisation. Thus ensuring its suitability in a wide variety of food applications.

Benefits:

• Prebiotic soluble fibre
• Promotes growth of beneficial bacteria
• Humanisation of infant mik formula
• Enhanced mineral absorption
• Heat and acid stable

Applications:

• Infant and growing up milks
• Medical nutrition
• Fermented dairy products
• Nutritional beverages