oligofructose

Raftilose is a commercial brand of oligofructose, a prebiotic dietary fiber composed of short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS). It is typically extracted from chicory roots through partial enzymatic hydrolysis of inulin. As a prebiotic, Raftilose is not digested in the upper gastrointestinal tract but is fermented by beneficial bacteria in the colon, such as *Bifidobacterium* and *Lactobacillus* species. This fermentation leads to the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), including acetate, propionate, and butyrate, which play crucial roles in maintaining intestinal barrier integrity and modulating immune responses. It is widely used as a functional food ingredient and has been investigated in clinical trials for its potential to improve gut health in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), obesity, and metabolic syndrome.

Brand names

RaftiloseOrafti

Other names

Fructo-oligosaccharidesFOSOligofructose