Inulin: Properties, health benefits and food applications - ScienceDirect
Inulin is a water soluble storage polysaccharide and belongs to a group of non-digestible carbohydrates called fructans. Inulin has attained the GRAS status in USA and is extensively available in about 36,000 species of plants, amongst, chicory roots are
Inulin is a water soluble storage polysaccharide and belongs to a group of non-digestible carbohydrates called fructans. Inulin has attained the GRAS status in USA and is extensively available in about 36,000 species of plants, amongst, chicory roots are
considered as the richest source of inulin. Commonly, inulin is used as a prebiotic, fat replacer, sugar replacer, texture
modifier and for the development of functional foods in order to improve health due to its beneficial role in gastric health. This
review provides a deep insight about its production, physicochemical properties, role in combating various kinds of metabolic and
diet related diseases and utilization as a functional ingredient in novel product development.
modifier and for the development of functional foods in order to improve health due to its beneficial role in gastric health. This
review provides a deep insight about its production, physicochemical properties, role in combating various kinds of metabolic and
diet related diseases and utilization as a functional ingredient in novel product development.
Product Name | Inulin |
Appearance | powder |
Delivery Time | 15days after payment received |
Shipping Service | FEDEX, TNT, DHL, UPS Express |
Shelf Life | 24 Months under Proper Storage |
Function
The inulin is a watersoluble meal fiber,has improves the balance of friendly bacteria in the bowel, promote the absorption of the
calcium, decline blood sugar and prevent fat etc. From various important physiology functions, can substitute the fat to increase
in many kinds of foods,promotes the human body health.
Application
Inulin is a food ingredient that belongs to a class of carbohydrates known as fructans. Nutritionally it has functional properties
and health-promotin…