Functional Fibres & Prebiotics
Isomaltooligosaccharides (IMO)
Starch-derived functional oligosaccharide with mild sweetness, strong process stability and humectancy — in powder and syrup grades.
- 90 / 50
- Active content grades (%)
- Powder & syrup
- Formats available
- ~45–50%
- Sweetness of sucrose
- 90.34%
- IMO, recent syrup lot
Overview
Isomalto-oligosaccharides are produced by enzymatic conversion of starch and consist mainly of α-1,6-linked isomaltose, panose, isomaltotriose and higher oligomers.
IMO offers mild sweetness, acid and heat stability, good browning and humectancy. It limits crystallization and starch retrogradation, and is poorly fermented by yeast and lactic bacteria — useful in fermented-product processing.
Maxeve supplies IMO as an authorized reseller and importer of record, coordinating grade selection, COA review, samples and Canadian delivered cost. A tapioca-based IMO 90 syrup is currently documented by lot COA.
Key value
- Low sweetness — approximately 45–50% of sucrose
- Acid- and heat-resistant; good Maillard browning
- Good humectancy; limits crystallization and starch retrogradation
- Poorly fermented by yeast and lactic bacteria
Applications
- Bakery and confectionery
- Beverages
- Dairy and nutritional powders
- Brewing and fermented products
- Functional foods
Product grades
| IMO 90 Powder | Active content > 90% |
|---|---|
| IMO 90 Syrup | Active content > 90% (tapioca-based option documented) |
| IMO 50 Powder | Active content > 50% |
| IMO 50 Syrup | Active content > 50% |
| Granular (fast-dissolving) | Granulated; high flowability, rapid solubility |
Technical specification
| Recent lot — tapioca IMO 90 syrup | Typical results from a 2026 lot COA |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless, viscous transparent liquid |
| IMO (dry basis) | ≥ 90.0% (result 90.34%) |
| IMO ≥ DP3 (dry matter) | ≥ 68% (result 72.9%) |
| Isomaltose | ≤ 22% (result 17.44%) |
| Glucose + maltose | ≤ 10% (result 9.67%) |
| Dry solids / Brix | ≥ 75% / 75–77 (result 76.1) |
| Water activity | ≤ 0.8 (result 0.78) |
| pH | 4.0 – 6.0 (result 4.9) |
| Ash | ≤ 0.3% |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
Quality & certifications
- Verified overseas manufacturing partner with recognized food-safety and quality certifications, confirmed at qualification
- Non-GMO, Halal and Kosher available
- Lot-specific COA supplied with each shipment
Documentation available
- Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis
- Technical Data Sheet for the selected grade, on request
- Certification files
Regulatory status
- Canada
- Permitted for use in foods in Canada. IMO is supplied as a functional ingredient; fibre-claim positioning for a finished product is confirmed with the customer against current Health Canada guidance.
- United States
- Permitted as a food ingredient. Not on the FDA list of recognized dietary fibers — dietary-fiber claims must not be made in the U.S.
Lot results are shown for reference. Binding values are those in the current specification and the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis issued with the shipment.
Next step
Tell us the application and expected annual volume and we will return the specification, a sample and an indicative Canadian landed cost for your delivery location.