Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) or oligofructoses are a form of carbohydrate found in a variety of plants and fruits, including asparagus, onion, chicory, artichoke, garlic, and bananas. Fructooligosaccharides are known for their health advantages, including their prebiotic action, beneficial influence on mineral absorption, and decrease in cholesterol, triacylglycerols, and blood phospholipid levels.