Basic information of Human Milk Oligosaccharides
- Human Milk OligosaccharideAppearance: White to off-white powder
- Human Milk OligosaccharidePurity: 95% – 98% (HPLC-verified)
- Human Milk OligosaccharideRepresentative Products: 2′-FL, LNnT, 3-FL, 3′-SL, 6′-SL
- Human Milk OligosaccharideStorage: -20°C to 8°C; store in a cool, dry place, protected from light
- Application Areas:HMOsin infant formula,HMOs for adults, Human Milk Oligosaccharide supplements, etc.
What are Human Milk Oligosaccharides?
- Human milk oligosaccharides, or HMOs for short, are oligosaccharides that are naturally found in breast milk.Its concentration is approximately 5–20 g/L, making it the third most abundant solid component in breast milk, surpassed only by lactose and fat.
- Human milk oligosaccharides are a mixture formed by the combination of five basic monosaccharides, centered around lactose, through various bonding arrangements.HMOsare not digested by the gastrointestinal tract, but they can be utilized by microorganisms in the gut.
- HMO Classification (based on structure): Neutral fucosylated HMOs, neutral non-fucosylated HMOs, and acidic sialylated HMOs. Among these, the most representative and abundant is 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL).
- Human Milk Oligosaccharides are primarily used in infant and toddler formula products.It plays an important role in the growth and development of children.
Why choose Highassay?
- Highassay is a supplier of Human Milk Oligosaccharide raw materials based in China. We offer over 200 different HMOs
- We can provide you with a full range of HMOs, the structures of which are identical to those found in breast milk.
- We employ a microbial fermentation production process.Human milk oligosaccharide powder is of high purity and free from animal-derived ingredients.
- Our Human Milk Oligosaccharides are an ideal additive for infant formulas, adult nutritional products, and functional foods.
- We can provide you with customized human milk oligosaccharide products. Simply let us know the specific product combination you require or its intended application.
- If you have any inquiries or wish to make a purchase, please contact me as soon as possible to obtain the product catalog and corresponding pricing for Human Milk Oligosaccharides.
Human Milk Oligosaccharides Market
- Infant formula represents the largest application sector for Human Milk Oligosaccharides,Over 90% of premium infant formulas worldwide now contain 2′-FL.
- Food-grade Human Milk Oligosaccharidescan mimic breast milk.Provides immune support and improves intestinal health for infants and toddlers.
- HMOs can also be incorporated into milk powders and fortified milk blends designed for children, serving as a suitable nutritional enhancer for children aged three and older.
If you are a manufacturer of infant formula, we invite you to choose Highassay’s Human Milk Oligosaccharides.Our Human Milk Oligosaccharides enable you to create differentiated products that are “close to breast milk,” “technologically advanced,” and “comprehensively functional.”
- Human Milk Oligosaccharidescan be utilized in the production of dietary supplements to help regulate the adult Intestinal Issues.
- For the elderly, Human Milk Oligosaccharidesdietary supplements can improve their metabolic capacity and memory function.
- For overweight individuals, dietary supplements containing Human Milk Oligosaccharides(HMOs)—when combined with exercise and dietary restrictions—can reduce body fat and facilitate weight loss.
If you are a brand owner in the adult nutrition sector or a manufacturer of functional foods, our HMOs powder is the finest Ingredients for your products. Click below to request samples and inquire about Human Milk Oligosaccharides’ bulk pricing.
Product Specifications for HMOs
- Product Specifications for HMOs
| Product Name | CAS No. | Molecular Formula | Molecular Weight | Purity Standards | Physical Appearance | Storage Conditions |
| 2′-Fucosyllactose (2′-FL) | 41263-94-9 | C18H32O15 | 488.44 | ≥90% – ≥98% | White to off-white powder | -20°C to 8°C; store in a cool, dry place away from light |
| 3-Fucosyllactose (3-FL) | 41312-47-4 | C18H32O15 | 488.44 | ≥96% | White to off-white powder | -20°C to 8°C; store in a cool, dry place away from light |
| Lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) | 13007-32-4 | C26H45NO21 | 707.63 | ≥95% | White powder | -20°C to 8°C; store in a cool, dry place away from light |
| Lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) | 14116-68-8 | C26H45NO21 | 707.63 | ≥95% | White powder | -20°C to 8°C; store in a cool, dry place away from light |
| 3′-Sialyllactose Sodium Salt (3′-SL) | 128596-80-5 | C23H38NO19•Na | 655.53 | ≥82% – ≥95% | White to off-white powder | -20°C |
| 6′-Sialyllactose Sodium Salt (6′-SL) | 157574-76-0 | C23H38NO19•Na | 655.5 | ≥84% – ≥95% | White to off-white powder | -20°C |
| Lacto-N-triose II (LNT II) | 75645-27-1 | C20H35NO16 | 545.49 | ≥95% | White powder | -20°C to 8°C; store in a cool, dry place |
No. Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are primarily determined by the mother’s genetics; however, factors such as the stage of lactation (with the highest concentrations found in colostrum), maternal lifestyle, dietary habits, gestational age, and geographical location also contribute to their variation.
Detection methods primarily include capillary electrophoresis, high-performance liquid chromatography, high-performance anion-exchange chromatography, hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance.
Five monosaccharides (glucose, galactose, N-acetylglucosamine, fucose, and sialic acid).
HMOs enhance intestinal function through a three-pronged approach:
Nourishing (selectively providing nutrients to beneficial bacteria)
Protective (weakening the impact of harmful bacteria on human cells)
Strengthening (reducing the adhesion of harmful bacteria to human intestinal cells)
Benefits of Human Milk Oligosaccharides
- Human milk oligosaccharides can regulate the human gastrointestinal microbiota.As an ingredient for gut health, it functions as a targeted prebiotic, providing a growth advantage to specific beneficial bacteria. For instance, it can boost the proportion of *Bifidobacterium* to as high as 60–80%.
- Human milk oligosaccharides are natural immune guardians.As an immune-supporting component, human milk oligosaccharides have anti-adhesion effects.It can effectively reduce the risk of pathogens colonizing the gut and triggering infections.For example: Norovirus.
- Human milk oligosaccharides can reduce the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), one of the most severe and fatal diseases affecting premature infants.
- Human milk oligosaccharides are one of the key nutrients that help promote brain development.As a formula-supporting ingredient, it provides the brain with an adequate supply of sialic acid.Helps support cognitive development during early and later life stages.
Incorporate our Human Milk Oligosaccharides into your products.It is not merely about adding an ingredient, but rather infusing your product formulation with the four core functions mentioned above.
