GLYCOACTIVE^TM

Human milk
oligosaccharides (HMOs)

The GlycoActive^TM portfolio contains six high-purity HMOs, produced at commercial scale and with regulatory approvals across key global markets. Built on a foundation of rigorous science and uncompromising quality standards, Inbiose is committed to setting the highest bar for innovation in the HMO ingredient market, and to delivering the health ingredients of tomorrow.

NATURE'S MOST POWERFUL CARBOHYDRATES

HMOs are supporting human health from the very first days of life

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are complex, non-digestible carbohydrates found naturally in milk. After lactose and lipids, HMOs are the third most abundant solid, with over 200 unique structures identified to date, each built from five monosaccharide building blocks: glucose, galactose, fucose, sialic acid, and N-acetylglucosamine.

Almost all mammals produce oligosaccharides in their milk, reflecting their fundamental biological importance across species. Human milk oligosaccharides stand out for their exceptional concentration and structural diversity. Though largely resistant to upper gut digestion, HMOs travel intact to the large intestine where they selectively feed beneficial gut bacteria, support immune development, and may contribute to a diversity of health benefits.

HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES

2’-Fucosyllactose

The most abundant HMO in secretor⁺ milk  and pioneer of commercial HMO use. The most  extensively studied HMO, with an unmatched  scientific track record. 

HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES

3-Fucosyllactose

A fucosylated HMO whose levels uniquely increase during lactation. Particularly abundant in mature  and non-secretor milk, making it a distinctive portfolio addition.

HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES

3’-Sialyllactose

A well-studied sialylated HMO naturally present in milk throughout lactation, with a broad  and growing body of scientific literature describing its immune health relevance.

HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES

6’-Sialyllactose

The most abundant sialylated HMO in human milk, and the structural counterpart to 3'SL, together providing extensive sialylated HMO coverage in the GlycoActive^TM portfolio.

HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES

Lacto-N-tetraose

A type-1 neutral core HMO, abundantly present in colostrum and non-secretor milk. Naturally one of the most prevalent neutral oligosaccharides across the lactation period.

HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES

Lacto-N-neotetraose

A type-2 neutral core HMO and structural counterpart to LNT. One of the most widely studied neutral HMOs across multiple markets and with a unique prebiotic profile.

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Our foundation

Innovation is at the heart of Inbiose. The six available GlycoActive^TM HMOs reflect years of scientific development and regulatory groundwork, and serve as the foundation for what comes next.

Experts in HMOs

Our proprietary technology platform fuels an active pipeline of 30+ novel HMOs, HMO blends and other specialty carbohydrates at various stages of development. Each ingredient represents a deliberate step towards expanding the reach and impact of bio-active carbohydrates in nutrition and health.

Access our pipeline

Research samples of selected pipeline ingredients are available for qualified partners, enabling you to explore their potential ahead of commercial availability. If you are developing a novel nutritional concept, we invite you to start a conversation. The most meaningful innovations are built in collaboration.

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Regulatory-approved ingredients serving the widest range of nutritional applications  for every stage of life in both humans and animals.