Inulin/Chicory Extract

CAS No: 9005-80-5
Molecular Formula: C6nH10n+2O5n+1

Properties: Inulins are polymers mainly comprising fructose units and typically have a terminal glucose. The fructose units in inulins are joined by a ¦Â(2— 1) glycosidic bond. Plant inulins generally contain between 20 to several thousand fructose units. Smaller compounds are called fructooligosaccharides, the simplest being 1-ketose, which has 2 fructose units and 1 glucose unit.

Processed foods
Inulin is used increasingly in foods because it has unusual nutritional characteristics. Its flavour ranges from completely bland to subtly sweet (approx. 10% sweetness of sugar/sucrose). It can be used to replace sugar, fat, and flour.

Packing: Craft Bag or Paper Drum

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