Nature-identical.
Clinically-backed.

Inbiose's HMOs mimic breast milk's most powerful bioactives, supporting gut, immune, and metabolic health across life stages.

Benefits that serve your innovation

Infant
formula

Support gut health, immune resilience and cognitive development

Dietary supplements

Stengthens gut-immune axis and supports metabolic balance

Animal
nutrition

Supports joint mobility, microbiome support

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Why procurement chooses Inbiose

Your competitive edge in cost, speed and product innovation.
Built for fast-growing brands, trusted by multinationals.

Inbiose

Competitors

Competitive pricing

Premium pricing

Flexible MOQs

Rigid volume minimums

Partner-ready R&D platform

Closed innovation model

Supporting application innovation

Fixed application domains

You bring the vision.
We bring the support.

Formulation support

We help optimize formulation with single HMOs or synergistic blends, from infant formula to functional snacks.

GRAS & EFSA ready

Our regulatory team supports regulatory approval across global markets, including safety, specs, and claims guidance.

Backed by Science

Gain access to clinical summaries, safety dossiers, and scientific rationale for ingredient use.

Consumer validation

We can help validate your format, whether it’s a chewable, powder, gummy or animal supplement, through pilot-scale trials.

You bring the vision.
We bring the support.

Formulation support

We help optimize formulation with single HMOs or synergistic blends — from infant formula to functional snacks.

GRAS & EFSA ready

Our regulatory team supports regulatory approval across global markets — including safety, specs, and claims guidance.

Backed by Science

Gain access to clinical summaries, safety dossiers, and scientific rationale for ingredient use.

Consumer validation

We help validate your format — whether it’s a chewable, powder, gummy or veterinary feed — through lab testing or pilot-scale trials.

Frequently asked questions

What are human milk oligosaccharides?

Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are complex carbohydrates naturally found in breast milk. HMOs are the third most abudant solid ingredient in breast milk, following lactose and lipids. Although barely absorbed, and not digested by the infant, HMOs reach the colon intact. They nourish beneficial gut bacteria and block harmful microbes, and support the developing immune system. Research shows that HMOs also contribute to gut barrier function and early cognitive development, making them essential to infant health.

Can I include HMOs in my functional food or supplement product?

Absolutely. HMOs are highly versatile and can be used in sport drinks, yoghurts, infant formula, gummies, sachets, bars, capsules, and more. They offer a mild sweet taste and high heat stability, making them ideal for product innovation. Regulatory status and labeling requirements vary by region, so it’s best to consult our experts for tailored guidance.

Are HMOs safe for adults or animals, or just for infants?

Yes, HMOs are increasingly researched and formulated for adults, pets, livestock, and broader populations. While inspired by breast milk, specific HMOs can support gut health, immune regulation, and metabolic balance across age groups. Clinical and internal studies confirm their excellent safety profile, consistent with the fact that newborns naturally consume large quantities of HMOs.

How are HMOs made without using human milk?

HMOs are produced without using breast milk. Scientists design safe bacteria—similar to those used for making vitamins or enzymes—to ferment and create HMOs. Once fermentation is complete, the mixture is purified to remove the bacteria, yielding a clean, high-purity HMO that’s chemically identical to those found in breast milk. The result is safe, scalable, and ready for food and health applications.

Nature's Blueprint. Biodesigned for Health.

We build with biology, not chemistry. Inbiose’s platform translates nature’s most powerful milk bioactives into scalable health solutions—clinically backed, sustainably made, and ready for real-world impact