Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1
Description
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1 is the product obtained by the action of glucosyl transferase on Maltose, in which the degree of polymerization ranges from 4 to 6 glucose units
Function
Properties
Regulatory Status
Gold-standard prebiotic substrate for microbiome-targeting formulations that selectively feeds beneficial bacteria while inhibiting harmful species and eliminating biofilms through competitive exclusion of pathogens. Quorum-sensing inhibition provides meaningful anti-acne mechanism. Most regulatory-friendly microbiome ingredient category with no live organisms, no TVC complications, or prohibited ingredient conflicts. Performs best in synbiotic combinations with inulin and lactobacillus ferments; concentration precision is critical for maintaining microbiome selectivity.
Permitted as cosmetic ingredient; safest microbiome category from FDA perspective with no live organism viability concerns; MoCRA 2026 compliance required
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.