Xylo-Oligosaccharide

Xylo-oligosaccharide

BeimooBio’s Xylo-oligosaccharide (XOS) is a prebiotic ingredient widely used in food, supplement, cosmetic, and feed formulations. Known for its digestive health benefits, thermal stability, and low-calorie functionality, it supports advanced wellness and nutritional product development.

Xylo-oligosaccharide (CAS 87-99-0) is a prebiotic oligosaccharide composed of 2–7 xylose units derived from plant materials such as corn cobs and birchwood through enzymatic hydrolysis. This white to light-yellow powder offers excellent stability under acidic and thermal conditions while promoting beneficial gut bacteria growth for digestive and immune support applications.

Functional Industry Applications

• Food & Beverage: XOS is incorporated into functional beverages, fermented dairy products, infant nutrition formulas, and fiber-enriched foods to support prebiotic positioning and mineral absorption enhancement.

• Health Supplements: Commonly used in digestive wellness supplements, Xylo-oligosaccharides support beneficial intestinal bacteria balance while assisting appetite control and digestive regularity formulations.

• Animal Feed: In livestock nutrition, XOS helps optimize digestive efficiency, nutrient utilization, and overall feed performance for animal growth support applications.

• Cosmetics: Xylo-oligosaccharide is added to skincare formulations as a conditioning ingredient that supports moisture retention and helps maintain balanced skin microbiota.

Bulk XOS Supply & Formulation Support

Contact BeimooBio today for reliable bulk XOS sourcing, formulation assistance, and scalable ingredient solutions for industrial applications.