SureStart™ Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS)
Research* has shown that prebiotics may help to support immunity, digestive health and gut comfort, which is particularly important for infants and small children.
GOS is a soluble prebiotic fibre which helps to maintain and promote digestive system and can beneficially influence health beyond early childhood.
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Disclaimer: While we try to represent product images accurately, the representation on your screen may be different from the actual product for various reasons. Religious/dietary status is indicative only and may vary between material numbers.
Promotes digestive health
Shown to support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, particularly important for infants and young children.
Supports immunity
Has a prolonged effect in the colon stimulating different types of bacteria which may improve immunity and enhance mineral absoprtion.
Gentle on the digestive system
Due to their complex structure, GOS fibres reach the gut intact and are often more tolerable compared to other prebiotic fibre sources.
We have three GOS ingredients in the range to provide manufacturers with more flexibility to develop infant formula products. Our ingredients, SureStart™ GOS 57, SureStart™ GOS 70 and SureStart™ Organic GOS 57 syrups, are a source of prebiotics to promote digestive health. These products are suitable for infant nutrition delivering prebiotic solutions to align your formulation closer to human breast milk.
Halal and Kosher compliance available for all forms of GOS.
SureStart™ GOS 57 Syrup
NZMP SureStart™ GOS 57 Syrup is 100% milk-derived and is made from lactose using an enzymatic reaction where 57% of the dry solids is GOS.
SureStart™ GOS 70 Syrup
NZMP SureStart™ GOS 70 Syrup is 100% milk derived and is made from lactose using an enzymatic reaction where 70% of the dry solids is GOS. This product has a reduced level of the mono-saccharides glucose and galactose, allowing for easier drying.
SureStart™ Organic GOS 57 Syrup
NZMP SureStart™ Organic GOS 57 Syrup is 100% milk-derived and is made from organic lactose using an enzymatic reaction where 57% of the dry solids is GOS. This organic option can be added to formulations certified to European and Chinese organic standards.
These products are manufactured in Europe with specifications tailored for wet blend processing of maternal and paediatric products.
This ingredient can be used in the following applications:
- Infant and Maternal formulations
- Nutritional powders and beverages
Galacto-oligosaccharides are hygroscopic and can absorb odours. Therefore adequate protection is essential. It is recommended that product is stored at temperatures below 25⁰C, relative humidity below 65% and in an odour free environment. Stocks should be used in rotation preferably within 18 months of manufacture.
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