Priti T. Joshi

Fructooligosaccharides as Low-Calorie Alternative Sweeteners: A Critical Narrative Review of Sweetness, Food Functionality, Metabolic Effects and Tolerability

Sachin A. Giri, Vaibhav P. Jadhav, Rajesh B. Kshirsagar, Syed Zubair & Priti T. Joshi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are fermentable, low-digestible carbohydrates that combine moderate sweetness with bulking, fibre-like and prebiotic functions. These attributes have encouraged their use in reduced-sugar foods, but the description of FOS as a low-calorie alternative...