The notification of “Hokkaido Dosanko Oligo,” an oligosaccharide syrup made from sugar beets grown in Hokkaido, as a Foods with Function Claims product was accepted by the Consumer Affairs Agency, and sales of the renewed product are scheduled to begin in April 2027. The packaging will also be redesigned.
It was announced that the notification of Hokkaido Dosanko Oligo as a Foods with Function Claims product had been accepted. In connection with this, the company plans to begin selling a renewed version of the product in April 2027, and the packaging is also expected to be redesigned.
The product is a syrup containing fructooligosaccharides, made from molasses derived from sugar beets grown in Hokkaido. It is characterized by its mild, clean sweetness and is said to have a wide range of everyday uses, including sweetening yogurt and beverages and adding richness to dishes.
The notification details for the Foods with Function Claims product are as follows: notification number L381, with 3.0g of fructooligosaccharides as the functional ingredient per recommended daily intake of 10g. The product is claimed to help regulate bowel regularity by increasing beneficial bacteria.
The product is sold to commercial customers as “Tokachi Fructooligo,” and the company will continue to use it to provide information to business partners and propose product development initiatives. For general consumers, the company plans to publish its manufacturing story progressively on the “Suzuran Mark” brand website.