Organic Isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO)
Organic IMO syrup and powder for fiber-rich foods.
Organic IMO provides prebiotic fiber with a clean, mild sweetness. Available as powder or syrup, it is a versatile organic fiber ingredient for bars, snacks and beverages.
Big brands already use Isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO) in their formulas
10 launches reviewed across 4 categories — protein bars, confectionery, chocolate and more.
See the real product examples →Functional fiber
- Mild sweetness
- Powder and syrup forms
Where to use it
Typical use levels are formulation starting points, not finished-spec guidance.
| Nutrition bars | Mild sweetness + prebiotic fiber, low glycemic load |
| Beverages & syrups | Clean-tasting fiber syrup |
| Bakery | Retains moisture in reduced-sugar formulas |
Product specifications
| Parameter | Limit | Method |
|---|---|---|
| IMO Content (on solids) | ≥ 90% | HPLC |
| Solids (syrup) | ≥ 75% | Refractometer |
| Loss on Drying (powder) | ≤ 5.0% | Gravimetric (drying oven) |
| pH | 4.0–6.0 | pH meter |
| Conductivity Ash | ≤ 0.3% | Gravimetric (ashing) |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2.0 mg/kg | ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | ICP-MS |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g | AOAC 990.12 |
Tested to FCC / USP / AOAC-aligned methods; Chinese GB limits on request. Full COA with every order.
What backs this ingredient
Review: IMO supports gut health across obesity, diabetes, IBD and constipation
Clinical data cited in the review: constipated patients taking 10 g IMO/day for 4 weeks increased stool frequency and output.
Rini et al., Prev Nutr Food Sci 2024;29(2):93-105 ↗Company trial: fecal bifidobacteria rose through 2 phases of IMO intake
Fecal bifidobacteria climbed from ~8.8 (placebo) to 8.83 (phase 1) and ~9.0 lg CFU/g (phase 2); weekly bowel movements increased from 1.2 to 2.0.
Baolingbao internal clinical study ↗Buying Isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO): short answers
Do you offer organic IMO as syrup or powder?
Both — syrup for beverage and bar processing, powder for dry mixes.
What IMO content do you guarantee?
≥90% IMO on solids by HPLC.
How Isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO) is used
Organic IMO in Protein Bars: Chew, Fiber and a Cleaner Label
Why isomalto-oligosaccharide holds protein bars together — syrup binding, mild sweetness and prebiotic fiber, …
Read application →Organic IMO in Beverages & Syrups: A Fiber That Tastes Like Syrup
Using organic IMO syrup in functional drinks — a clean, mildly sweet prebiotic fiber that dissolves without vi…
Read application →Source Certified Organic Organic Isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO)
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