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School of Industrial Technology

MyXOS

XOS is a sugar polymer produced in Malaysia by Malaysians. It is a super prebiotic that can serve as a healthcare product to improve the health and well-being of Malaysian society.

Key Features

  • Super prebiotic with super stability
  • Friendly and low caloric sweetener
  • Value-added products from biomass

Benefits

  • Protection against cardiovascular disease
  • Alleviate blood sugar, cholesterol, & high blood pressure
  • Ease constipation & diarrhea

Potential Application

  • Highly alternative sweetener to table sugar (sucrose)
  • Healthcare product & nutraceuticals
  • Premium pet food

Researcher

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Ts. Dr. Lee Chee Keong
Associate Professor
Ts. Dr. Lee Chee Keong
cklee@usm.my
+604 653 2224
https://indtech.usm.my/cklee
USM Expertshttps://experts.usm.my/cvitae/cklee
Room No. A302, Bioprocess Tech, School of Industrial Technology
USM, Pulau Pinang 11800
Degree: B.Sc (UPM), M.Sc, Ph.D (USM); Expertise: Microbial enzymes technology; Submerged and Solid State Fermentation; Cellulosic bioethanol production; Microalgae for Biofuel and Bioplastics Production