Question 1

Where does inulin come from?

Accepted Answer

Our inulin is primarily derived from chicory root. Chicory root is rich in natural inulin, with a stable raw material supply, making it well-suited for large-scale extraction and industrial production.

Question 2

How is inulin produced?

Accepted Answer

Our inulin is typically produced using chicory root as the raw material, through processes including hot water extraction, purification, filtration, concentration, and spray drying. Depending on subsequent processing, we also offer native inulin, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), and long-chain inulin products.

Question 3

How should inulin be stored?

Accepted Answer

We recommend storing inulin in a sealed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment, protected from moisture, high temperatures, and direct sunlight to maintain product stability and quality.

Question 4

What is the degree of polymerization (DP) of inulin?

Accepted Answer

The degree of polymerization (DP) refers to the number of linked fructose units in our inulin molecules. Inulin with different DP values varies in sweetness, solubility, fermentation rate, and textural properties, meeting diverse food formulation and application requirements.

Question 5

Why is inulin increasingly added to food products?

Accepted Answer

Our inulin combines the dual properties of prebiotic and dietary fiber, with features including low calorie, clean label, and sugar and fat replacement. Therefore, it is widely used in the development of functional foods, dairy products, beverages, and nutritional products.

Question 6

What is the typical dosage of inulin in food products?

Accepted Answer

The dosage of our inulin depends on the product type and formulation objectives. Typically, the addition level is approximately 1%-5% in beverages and 2%-10% in dairy and baked goods. The exact amount can be adjusted based on product positioning and functional requirements.

Question 7

Is inulin suitable for clean label products?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our inulin is plant-derived and can be used as a natural dietary fiber and prebiotic ingredient, helping meet consumer demand for natural, simple formulation, and clean label products.

Question 8

What is the difference between chicory root fiber and inulin?

Accepted Answer

In most food and nutritional applications, the primary component of our chicory root fiber is inulin. Therefore, chicory root fiber and inulin typically refer to the same soluble dietary fiber derived from chicory root.

Question 9

What is the difference between inulin and fructooligosaccharides (FOS)?

Accepted Answer

Our fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are short-chain fructans obtained by partial hydrolysis of native inulin, with a degree of polymerization typically ranging from DP2 to DP8. Compared to native inulin, FOS has higher sweetness and better solubility, while native inulin and long-chain inulin are more suitable for dietary fiber fortification and fat replacement applications.

Question 10

What is the difference between short-chain inulin and long-chain inulin?

Accepted Answer

Our short-chain inulin has a lower degree of polymerization, offering better solubility and a certain level of sweetness. Long-chain inulin has a higher degree of polymerization, lower sweetness, more pronounced dietary fiber properties, and excellent fat-mimetic capabilities, meeting different product formulation requirements.

Question 11

How to choose the right type of inulin?

Accepted Answer

If you need to enhance sweetness and achieve rapid prebiotic effects, we recommend fructooligosaccharides (FOS). If you want to balance sweetness and dietary fiber functionality, native inulin is a suitable choice. If you need to fortify dietary fiber or achieve fat replacement effects, long-chain inulin is the most appropriate option.

Question 12

Is inulin a low FODMAP food?

Accepted Answer

Generally, our inulin is not considered a low FODMAP ingredient, as it is rapidly fermented by gut microbiota. For individuals following a low FODMAP diet, we recommend controlling intake based on personal tolerance.

Question 13

Is inulin suitable for vegans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our inulin is plant-derived and contains no animal-origin ingredients, making it suitable for vegetarian and vegan product development.

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