Fructooligosaccharides on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Fructooligosaccharides is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 400 Fructooligosaccharides products from 184 brands across the EU and US. 15 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity grew 83% in the last 30 days. Italy shows the heaviest advertising, while United Kingdom has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €25.
New Fructooligosaccharides ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Fructooligosaccharides, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 43 | 20 | — | — | €29.99 |
| United Kingdom | 94 | 33 | — | — | £19.95 |
| France | 12 | 7 | — | — | €29.50 |
| Italy | 69 | 36 | 25 | 4 | €19.30 |
| Spain | 77 | 33 | 4 | 2 | €23.08 |
| Romania | 44 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 85.30 RON |
| United States | 30 | 20 | 1 | 1 | $48.95 |
| Austria | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Fructooligosaccharides products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Fructooligosaccharides | 378 |
| Fructooligozaharidă | 5 |
| Fructooligozaharide (prebiotic) | 4 |
| Fructooligozaharide (sugarbeet soluble fibre) | 3 |
| Fructooligozaharide (fibre) | 2 |
| Fructooligozaharide (short-chain) | 2 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Fructooligosaccharides |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | gut health, immunity |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Fructooligosaccharides, yet brands market it for gut health, immunity — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Fructooligosaccharides shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is Fructooligosaccharides?
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of prebiotic carbohydrate composed of short chains of fructose molecules. They are classified as nondigestible oligosaccharides and are commonly derived from plant sources such as chicory root. FOS is used in dietary supplements and functional foods, particularly in formulations marketed for gut health and immunity. As a fermentable fiber, it serves as a substrate for beneficial gut microbiota. Its inclusion is typical in products aiming to support digestive wellness and overall microbial balance.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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