Golden Greens Organic Prebiotic Inulin Fibre, 250g

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Inulins are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides produced by many types of plants, [1] industrially most often extracted from chicory. [2] The inulins belong to a class of dietary fibers known as fructans. Inulin is used by some plants as a means of storing energy and is typically found in roots or rhizomes. Most plants that synthesize and store inulin do not store other forms of carbohydrate such as starch. In the United States in 2018, the Food and Drug Administration approved inulin as a dietary fiber ingredient used to improve the nutritional value of manufactured food products. [3] Using inulin to measure kidney function is the "gold standard" for comparison with other means of estimating glomerular filtration rate. [4] Origin and history [ edit ]

Gut Health, Prebiotics & Probiotics

Inulin powders are vegan and vegetarian-friendly and also suitable for those following a gluten-free diet

It also works by inhibiting the growth of potentially harmful bacteria. For example, Clostridia and Escherichia coli. The most common form of prebiotic fibers are inulin and oligosaccharides and the recommended dose for prebiotic fibers is at least 4 grams per day.

Anaphylactic allergic reaction (rare) – inulin is used for GFR testing, and in some isolated cases has resulted in an allergic reaction, possibly linked to a food allergy response. [34] Inulin is a heterogeneous collection of fructose polymers. It consists of chain-terminating glucosyl moieties and a repetitive fructosyl moiety, [13] which are linked by β(2,1) bonds. The degree of polymerization (DP) of standard inulin ranges from 2 to 60. After removing the fractions with DP lower than 10 during manufacturing process, the remaining product is high-performance inulin. [5] [6] Some articles considered the fractions with DP lower than 10 as short-chained fructo-oligosaccharides, and only called the longer-chained molecules inulin. [7] This rapidly-growing company has produced more than 35 vitamins and minerals of superior quality that could make a mark in this competitive market.

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Inulin is indigestible by the human enzymes ptyalin and amylase, which are adapted to digest starch. As a result, it passes through much of the digestive system intact. Only in the colon do bacteria metabolise inulin, with the release of significant quantities of carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and/or methane. Inulin-containing foods can be rather gassy, in particular for those unaccustomed to inulin, and these foods should be consumed in moderation at first. [ citation needed]