Disclosed are saccharide-derivatized oligosaccharides. The derivatized
oligosaccharides preferably are prepared by extruding a
malto-oligosaccharide mixture with a saccharide or mixture of saccharides
having a DP ranging from 1 to 4. The products are low in digestibility,
and thus in various embodiments are suitable for use as bulking agents,
for controlled energy release products, and for other purposes.