Learn More About Prebiotics

Prebiotics are non-digestible foods that function as enhancers for the growth and development of beneficial microorganisms in the digestive system. Prebiotics are dietary fibers that selectively stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the large intestine, including bifidobacteria.

Prebiotics are substrates required by probiotic bacteria for survival. Prebiotics are food for probiotic bacteria. Prebiotics are naturally present in breast milk, one of which is oligosaccharides.

In the culinary manufacturing process, prebiotics are very stable, which is not affected by the production process and storage conditions.

Benefits of Prebiotics

1. Provides truly important benefits for improving digestive tract health.
2. Increase the body's ability to absorb minerals optimally.
3. Helps maintain body endurance.
4. Improves the balance of bacteria in the intestines.

Prebiotic Sources

1. Natural prebiotics come from breast milk or dairy products that contain FOS (Fructo Oligosaccharides) and GOS (Galacto Oligosaccharides).

2. Prebiotic Inulin (Oligosaccharide carbohydrate fiber)

• Fruits
• Legumes
• Whole grains of cereals, for example wheat
• Vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, and
• Cooking spices such as garlic, shallots, and leeks.

Prebiotics are often referred to as functional foods because they can improve human health. To be considered a prebiotic, they must be able to be used as a substrate to support the growth of probiotic bacteria.

If you only consume products that claim to contain probiotics without consuming prebiotics, what happens is that the probiotics cannot survive for long.

Likewise, if you consume prebiotics without sufficient probiotics in your digestive system, it will not be optimal in maintaining digestive health.