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IMO Isomaltooligosaccharides
MetaSweet® IMO
MetaSweet® IMO is a prebiotic fiber range of all-natural, non-GMO soluble oligosaccharides.
MetaSweet® the ultimate prebiotic sweetener and functional texture improver.
MetaSweet® powders & syrups are available in both tapioca, corn & organic versions.
MetaSweet® is a non-GMO healthy low calorie natural prebiotic fiber syrup for improved digestive health.
MetaSweet® oligosaccharides is a mildly sweet clean tasting functional ingredient used in baked goods, ice cream, beverages, snacks and more.
MetaSweet® does not have any bitter aftertaste as it is minimally processed, plant based, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, halal & kosher approved, allergen-free, with no added preservatives, colours or flavours.
IMO means Isomaltooligosaccharides, or Isomalto-oligosaccharides and other marketed oligosaccharides are also IMOs. IMO is a mixture of short-chain carbohydrates that have digestion-resistant properties.
MetaSweet® IMO is made from premium plant-based starch (tapioca or corn), starch is enzymatically converted into a mixture of isomaltooligosaccharides, resulting in a prefect natural prebiotic substance widely used for in protein bars, snacks, ice cream, beverages, baked goods and more.
MetaSweet® is perfect for the prebiotic claims, binding, bulking, sweetening and texture improvement.
MetaSweet® IMO is available in IMO standard and IMO HIGH DP3 options.
Functionalities
- Prebiotic Fiber
- Natural Sweetener
- Keto
- Diabetic Friendly
- Texture Improver
- Sugar Reduction
- High DP Low Sugar Options
Certificates
Texture Improver
MetaSweet® is perfect for the prebiotic claims, binding, bulking, sweetening and texture improvement.
Sugar Reduction
MetaSweet® successfully reduces the reliance on sugars & sugar replacers. Excellent for sweetness, bulking and texturizing applications.
Clean Label
MetaSweet® is an natural, Non-GMO & allergen free range without any negative indigestion responses.
MetaSweet® Features
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MetaSweet® is a healthy prebiotic sweetener which is used as a smarter alternative to sucrose, honey, maple syrup, golden syrup, glucose etc.
MetaSweet® has the perfect sweet flavour, and is widely used in cereals, granola, snack bars, protein balls, cookies, baked goods, no sugar chocolate, low sugar chocolate, chocolate enrobing, chocolate fillings, ice cream, beverages, confectionery and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MetaSweet®?
MetaSweet® is IMO Isomalto-oligosaccharide soluble prebiotic fibre. MetaSweet® is a mixture of short chain carbohydrates which has a digestion-resistant property and is available is various grades.
What's the advantage of using MetaSweet®?
MetaSweet® is perfect for binding, sugar reduction, texture control and prebiotic claims.
How is MetaSweet® labeled?
Unlike the rest of the world, in Australia & New Zealand, you can label MetaSweet® IMO as Soluble Tapioca Fiber.
How is MetaSweet® compared to standard IMO?
MetaSweet® is produced in Thailand and our quality is the preferred choice in the marketplace.
How long is MetaSweet®'s shelf life?
MetaSweet® syrup has a shelf life of two years at ambient temperature, while MetaSweet® powder, three years.
How many grades does MetaSweet® have?
MetaSweet® comes in syrup and powder form, corn and tapioca, and high DP3 as well organic versions.
Can I label my product with “no added sugar” using MetaSwee®?
Using MetaSweet® in your product definitely meets no added sugar. It is a prebiotic fibre and the natural sugar, source from the fibre, ranges from 4% to 7%.
How much should we use MetaSweet® in a healthy bar?
MetaSweet®, for your bar's bulk/body, is commonly used from 10% to 30% depending on the formula of your bar.
I want to launch a keto/diet/health bar, what are the best functional ingredients to help achieve it?
Many brands use our ingredients to achieve higher health ratings and to achieve the brand claims, whilst driving functionally and quality.
If you are aiming to create a type of keto/diet/health bar, we recommend the following -
- For your bar's bulk/body, Fiberworks® or MetaSweet®, commonly used from 10% to 30% of the bar.
- Now moving onto further improving on the functionality and eating quality of the bar, CapMoist® is really a stellar multi-functional product in your application. You would use approx. 2-5% approximately.
- Another amazing product is FlaxSmooth® powder, it contains zero sugar and the dosage is approx. 0.4%.
What's the difference between FiberWorks® and MetaSweet®?
FiberWorks® is a custom soluble tapioca fibre syrup which is based on dietary fibre, with a very high fibre content over 90% on a dry basis.
Fiberworks® is mostly used in keto/diet/healthier bars because it doesn’t spike insulin levels and has only 1.4% natural sugar from the fibre (which is glucose and maltose, no fructose).
Fiberworks® is not an IMO and only Fiberworks® is accepted globally as a true dietary fibre source. 90% of bars in the US use Fiberworks® , in Australia more and more brands are slowly catching on and choosing it over IMO. Fiberworks® does not have any negative impact on the stomach.
Metasweet® is an IMO prebiotic syrup, available in tapioca or corn. It is a prebiotic fibre and the natural sugar source from the fibre ranges from 4% to 7%. MetaSweet® is the most common fibre syrup used throughout Australia for 3 main reasons:
- It is a little cheaper than Fiberworks® .
- Its sugar is still very low, so it can meet all the requirements and it is functional.
- Unlike the rest of the world, in Australia & N.Z, you can label IMO as “soluble tapioca fibre” and it is acknowledged as a source of prebiotic fibre in Australia and N.Z. So if you are operating in Australia and want to use a prebiotic fibre, Metasweet® is a great choice and it also has no negative impact on the stomach. However, if you are focusing on keto/diet/diabetic then Fiberworks® is the best choice.
packaging options
| Product Name | Pack Sizes |
|---|---|
| MetaSweet® Syrup | 25kg Pail, 1,400kg IBC |
| MetaSweet® Organic Syrup | 25kg Pail, 1,400kg IBC |
| MetaSweet® Powder | 25kg bag |
| MetaSweet® Organic Powder | 25kg bag |
| MetaSweet® High DP3 Syrup | 25kg Pail, 1,400kg IBC |
| MetaSweet® High DP3 Organic Syrup | 25kg Pail, 1,400kg IBC |
| MetaSweet® High DP3 Powder | 25kg bag |
| MetaSweet® High DP3 Organic Powder | 25kg bag |
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Stay Informed on Key Developments
Guides, News, Research & Scientific Reports
FDA – GRAS Notice GRN 779: FDA similarly issued “no questions” for an IMO mixture intended for many food categories, at usage levels of 5 %–100 %
FSANZ Application A1123 permitting IMO as a novel food for low-calorie sweetening.
Health Canada approval of IMO as a novel food ingredient with sweetness at 60% of sucrose.
EU extension of IMO use in foods and supplements for general population.
UK ACNFP discussion on IMO as oligosaccharides from starch hydrolysis.
IMO market size crossed USD 75.3M in 2024, projected 7.8% CAGR to 2034.
Research on IMO’s role in intestinal health and as bulking agents in food.