Ingredients A–ZMilkChecked 2026-09-30
Galacto-oligosaccharides ガラクトオリゴ糖
Food ingredientUsed in 1 product on this site
An oligosaccharide made by letting an enzyme (β-galactosidase) act on lactose.
How it appears on labels
| On the label (Japanese) | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ガラクトオリゴ糖 | galactooligosaccharide |
Labeling rules
- The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) specification for FOSHU (Foods for Specified Health Uses, “トクホ”) of the standardized-specification type defines galactooligosaccharide as a substance produced from lactose by the action of β-galactosidase, with 4′-galactosyllactose as its main component (2006 notice). It is one of the “関与成分” (ingredients responsible for the stated health function) of standardized-specification FOSHU.
- In the infant formula on this site, it is written before the slash (／) in the ingredient list, that is, on the food side.
- It is also used in notifications for Foods with Function Claims. In the EU, on the other hand, health claims about galactooligosaccharides and gut bacteria are not authorized (2011 assessment). Details are in “オリゴ糖類” (oligosaccharides) in the supplement database.
Good to know
- Among the products on this site, it is in an infant formula (“アイクレオ バランスミルク” (Icreo Balance Milk)).
Products on this site that contain it
| Product | As written on the label |
|---|---|
| アイクレオ バランスミルク（大缶）アイクレオ（江崎グリコ） | ガラクトオリゴ糖 |
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Sources
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