Abstract: The application describes compositions that include maltosyl-isomalto-oligosaccharides with a desirable mass average molecular weight distribution. In some cases, the compositions can contain at least 3% mannitol.

Abstract: Methods are described herein for generating beneficial compounds and/or materials such as bacteriocins that include contacting ‘challenger’ microbes with the ‘protagonist’ microorganisms. The challenger microbes do not directly manufacture the beneficial compounds and/or materials and instead stimulate the protagonist microorganisms to produce beneficial compounds and materials. The protagonist and/or challenger microorganisms can be administered to a subject so the beneficial compounds and/or materials can be made in vivo. Compositions and methods of using beneficial compounds and/or materials are also described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the production of oligosaccharides by the fermentation of dextran-sucrase-producing microorganisms with sucrose and maltose. The disclosed process allows for the control of the final composition of the isomaltooligosaccharides by adjustments to pH and the initial ratio of sucrose to maltose.

Abstract: Described herein are efficient, low cost methods for making prebiotics that contain maltosyl-isomaltooligosaccharides (MIMOs), as well as compositions made by such methods.

Abstract: The application describes compositions that include maltosyl-isomalto-oligosaccharides with a desirable mass average molecular weight distribution. In some cases, the compositions can contain at least 3% mannitol.

Abstract: The application describes compositions that include maltosyl-isomalto-oligosaccharides with a desirable mass average molecular weight distribution. In some cases, the compositions can contain at least 3% mannitol.