ORAFTI L90DC is a food ingredient consisting mainly of oligofructose produced by partial enzymatic hydrolysis from chicory inulin. ORAFTI L90DC contains oligosaccharides composed of fructose units linked together by B-(2,1)-linkages, part of the fructose chains are terminated by a glucose unit. The number of fructose and glucose units in ORAFTI L90DC ranges mainly between 2 and 8. ORAFTI L90DC provides several benefits to food products. As a prebiotic fiber, ORAFTI L90DC promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. It also helps support digestive health. Being low in calories, ORAFTI L90DC allows food manufacturers to add fiber and reduce calories/sugar in their products. ORAFTI L90DC's sweet taste also allows for sugar reduction in various food items.