J Food Sci February 2017 PMID 28140467

A Survey of Commercially Available Isomaltooligosaccharide-Based Food Ingredients.

Lee R Madsen, Sarah Stanley, Peter Swann, Jack Oswald

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The discussions highlight concerns about label accuracy and health impacts, with some posts questioning if the findings will influence product labeling standards, while others discuss the digestibility of IMO ingredients, reflecting a nuanced interest and engagement level that balances curiosity with skepticism.

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The text discusses how isomaltooligosaccharides (IMOs), used as high fiber and low-calorie sweeteners, are found in various food products like protein bars and dietary supplements.
It describes the methods used to analyze seven commercial IMO ingredients, which are made through bacterial fermentation or transglycosylation of starch, to compare their composition.
The findings suggest that the actual digestibility and glycemic impact of these IMO ingredients may not match their label claims, making them unsuitable for diabetics and low-carb diet followers.]

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