Inulin

Inulin, often known as oligofructose, is a mixture of polysaccharides composed of a chain of fructose units with generally a terminal glucose unit. It is mainly found in chicory roots, jerusalem artichokes and dahlia tubers. It is a water-soluble dietary fiber, also a natural carbohydrate, almost not be acid hydrolysis and digestion. There are plenty of beneficial microbial fermentation, which makes inulin having fructooligosaccharide and dietary fiber characteristics. Inulin can be widely used in many industries and foods such a s chocolate, ice-cream, soft drinks, dairy products.