Consumers have shown increased interest in prebiotics of late, a trend that Michael Grenner, Sr. Regional Sales Manager for Life Sciences at Acme-Hardesty Co., expects will continue for years to come.

In this video, he explained what xylo-oligosaccharides are, how prebiotics differ from probiotics, and how both can work together to offer a range of gut-related health benefits, which clinical data continues to confirm.

With overall growth in the digestive health market, XOS allows for selective proliferation of bifidobacterial and inhibits harmful bacteria in the gut. It promotes the absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and other minerals and helps to establish a healthy intestinal environment with beneficial bacteria.

XOS is heat- and acid-resistant, as well as low-calorie, offering formulators versatility in developing a range of food, beverage, and dietary supplement products, including cereals, baked goods, nutrition bars, gummies, powders, and more.

Acme-Hardesty’s new applications lab can also help showcase the potential of XOS, according to Grenner.