Deli Food Chicory Inulin - 1000g

Deli Food Chicory Inulin - 1000g

Inulin is a versatile and beneficial dietary fibre that can be added to various beverages such as milk drinks and juices. It gently enhances their flavour, adding a touch of sweetness. This form can be taken as a prebiotic. It is also excellent for sweetening coffee or tea. When added to sauces or soups, it gives them a creamy consistency. Inulin can also be used in baking bread and cakes, helping to keep bread fresh longer and making cookies more crispy. It also works well as a stabiliser in mayonnaise.

Inulin is well-known in dietetics for its low calorie content, making it an ideal sugar substitute for those trying to lose weight. Its stabilising and thickening properties also allow it to be used as a fat substitute, further reducing the caloric content of foods. Additionally, inulin acts like fibre, swelling in the stomach to provide a feeling of fullness for longer, helping to reduce snacking between meals. Inulin's energy source is carbohydrates, and the fibre itself is classified as an oligosaccharide. Inulin contains no fats or proteins, but it may contain trace amounts of mineral salts.

Inulin is classified as a functional food. It is a natural prebiotic that also aids in the fight against obesity. It comes in the form of a white powder that absorbs water, making it useful for gelling and thickening dishes. It has a fairly neutral taste and smell, increasing its versatility in the kitchen. Inulin is derived from plant sources, including chicory root.

Inulin resembles starch and serves as a storage material for plants, protecting them from drying out and freezing. It accumulates mainly in roots, tubers, and rhizomes, and less frequently in leaves. It consists of glucose and fructose molecules and is not digested by our bodies, thus acting similarly to fibre. It dissolves easily in warm water.

Supplement Facts:

Servings per container: 50

Serving size: 20 g

Amount per 100 g:

Energy value 848 kJ / 210 kcal

Carbohydrates 8g

- of which Sugars 8g

Fibre 89g

Ingredients:

inulin 92.4%, glucose, fructose, sucrose

Recommended Use:

Consume two scoops of the dietary supplement and thoroughly mix it with 100–150 millilitres of cold water or your preferred beverage. Consume immediately after preparation. Inulin can also be used in cooking, as a thickener for soups and sauces, and as a sweetener.