Is IMO a natural sweetener? Separating Fact from Marketing
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While often marketed as a natural, low-calorie sweetener, the isomalto-oligosaccharide (IMO) used in most packaged foods is commercially manufactured from starches like corn or tapioca. This enzymatic process creates a product that exists in a grey area between natural and synthetic, leading to confusion among health-conscious consumers.
