Typical dose
As part of IMO blends, typical supplementation d...
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Panose is a trisaccharide carbohydrate composed of three glucose molecules linked by α-1,6 glycosidic bonds (glucose-α-1,6-glucose-α-1,6-glucose). It is a specific type of isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) and functions as a prebiotic dietary fiber. Panose is not digested by human enzymes in the upper gastrointestinal tract and reaches the colon intact, where it serves as a selective fermentable substrate for beneficial gut bacteria, particularly Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. This fermentation produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, acetate, and propionate, which support colonocyte health and modulate systemic metabolism. It is used as a functional food ingredient and dietary supplement to promote gut health.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- As part of IMO blends, typical supplementation dosage ranges from 5 to 20 grams per day, often taken with meals.
- Suggested range
- 5-20 g daily
Potential benefits
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Other forms of Isomalto-oligosaccharides
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Chemical ID (CAS)
33401-87-5
Physical properties
Typically a white to off-white powder. Hygroscopic. Soluble in water, forming clear to slightly hazy solutions. Sweet taste, approximately 30-50% the sweetness of sucrose. Stable under typical food processing conditions (heat, acid).
How it’s made
Panose is produced industrially via enzymatic synthesis. Common methods involve the transglucosylation action of enzymes like α-glucosidase or glucansucrase on a maltose or maltooligosaccharide substrate. It can also be produced from starch via controlled enzymatic hydrolysis and transglucosylation using specific microbial enzymes (e.g., from Aspergillus niger). The process yields a syrup or powder that is then purified.