FOS®

Fiber & Other Nutrients

Brand: Source Naturals

PowderFiber and Other NutrientsOff Market

Product label for FOS — Click to view full label

Net Contents

200 Gram(s)

Serving Size

3.3 Gram(s)

Servings Per Container

Supplement Form

Powder

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 21078 00578 0

Product Version

SN0578 REV F181

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

3Active Ingredients

3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

2% Daily Value Coverage

2 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

2Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Contains

Milk
Egg
Wheat
Soy
Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 3.3 Gram(s) · 1 per day

Ingredient	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	5 Calorie(s)	—
Total Carbohydrates	3 Gram(s)	1%
Dietary Fiber	3 Gram(s)	12%
Fructooligosaccharides	3.3 Gram(s)	—

Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Target Groups

VegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1 rounded teaspoon daily, mixed in water or juice as desired.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Fructooligosaccharides

Formulation re: Other

Probiotic enhancer

Formula re: Contains

Source Naturals FOS is a complex of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) - a group of naturally occurring carbohydrates that can help promote the growth of beneficial flora in the gastrointestinal tract.

Formulation re: Other

FOS are long chain sugars that are indigestible by humans, but serve as "food" for friendly flora helping to increase their numbers in the body.

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Suitable for vegetarians.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no starch, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

The body normally maintains a balance of "friendly" flora in the intestines; unfortunately factors such as improper diet, stress, gastrointestinal problems, and use of antibiotics may disrupt this delicate balance.

General Statements: All Other Content

Scientific research conducted in Japan has shown that FOS are selectively used by friendly flora such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Source Naturals, Inc.

P. O. Box 2118, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

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Research & Studies

Nutritional aspects of short-chain fructooligosaccharides: natural occurrence, chemistry, physiology and health implications
FRJ Bornet, F Brouns, Y Tashiro, V Duvillier - Digestive and liver disease, 2002 - Elsevier
… FOS content (Table I). In Western countries, the average daily FOS intake of scFOS from natural sources … SC-FOS reaching the colon has been measured in six healthy volunteers using …
2002271 citations
Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) as a Food Supplement: Health-Promoting Benefits of Fructooligosaccharides
BFR Caetano, NA De Moura, APS Almeida, MC Dias… - Nutrients, 2016 - mdpi.com
… The high content of FOS in yacon roots is considered to offer health benefits, as it can … a dietary supplement. In this comprehensive review, we focused on yacon FOS health-promoting …
2016196 citations
Functional and nutraceutical properties of fructo-oligosaccharides derivatives: a review
MA Rahim, F Saeed, W Khalid, M Hussain… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
… naturally and commercially applied since the 1980s on the demand of low calorie and healthy food for consumer. [Citation1] FOS are indigestible compounds and natural prebiotics. …
2021122 citations
Fructooligosaccharides: A comprehensive review
M Kherade, S Solanke, M Tawar… - Journal of Ayurvedic …, 2021 - ayurvedjournal.com
… This passionate history of FOS about their safety and health benefits continues to arise the interest of scientists who discover their potential as food and ingredient every day [18]. …
202162 citations
Dietary fructooligosaccharides and potential benefits on health
M Sabater-Molina, E Larqué, F Torrella… - Journal of physiology and …, 2009 - Springer
… of FOS, each of which is structurally distinct: inulin, has a … by the enzymatic hydrolysis of inulin and is defined as a … of 9; these FOS are produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of inulin and …
2009548 citations
Dietary FOS: Sources, biotechnological production, therapeutic benefits, and aptness in food industry
S Singh, S Gaur - Valorization of Biomass to Bioproducts, 2023 - Elsevier
… health benefits. Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOSs) are one of such components which are obtained from the natural sources. … various natural sources, only some of the important sources …
20234 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2020-02-26. DSLD Label ID: 213555. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.