2. Inulin is not your average ingredient
- Prebiotic fiber is found in many foods, but some people need a supplement in order to have the perfect gut health
- You don’t actually digest inulin, but it goes through the digestive system where colonies of bacteria use it for fuel
- Usually made from Chicory root of Jerusalem artichoke, it is used by the health industry as a prebiotic fiber.
- Inulin is a plant storage carbohydrate made from fructose polymers
- Inulin may alleviate constipation and help with bowel disease
- Neutral in taste and color, making it a great additive
- Inulin can be used for a multitude of issues such as osteoporosis, lowering cholesterol, and diabetes
- Inulin can be used to replace sugar, fat and flour
- Inulin can improve taste, texture and moisture in many foods
- Inulin has gelling characteristics that can be used to make low fat cheeses, sauces, soups and spreads
- As a fructan, inulin can be substituted for sugar and is synergistic with high intensity sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit
- Subtly sweet, with just 10% the sweetness of sugar
- Inulin is easily incorporated into drinks and dairy
- FDA approved and safe for everyone from children to expecting mothers
- Non-GMO and Kosher