Inulin

Inulin is a type of fibre that is commonly used as a food ingredient. It is a natural carbohydrate that is found in many plants, such as chicory root, artichokes, and onions. Inulin is not broken down by the body like other carbohydrates, so it can help promote digestive health by acting as a prebiotic, feeding the good bacteria in the gut.

To produce inulin for food use, the inulin is extracted from the plant source and then purified. It can be turned into a fine powder or liquid form that is easy to incorporate into a variety of food products. This process ensures that the inulin retains its beneficial properties while being easy to use in different types of foods.

Inulin is often added to food products as a functional ingredient, meaning it serves a specific purpose beyond just providing nutrition. It can be used to improve the texture of products like yogurt or ice cream, act as a natural sweetener in low-sugar products, or even enhance the fibre content of baked goods. You may find inulin listed on the labels of items like protein bars, cereals, or dairy alternatives.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Inulin

Nomo Caramel & Sea Salt Vegan & Free From Choc Bar
Dairylea Cheese Slices
Weetabix Chocolate Melts Milk Chocolate
Weetabix Chocolate Melts White Chocolate
Kellogg's Coco Pops Rocks Cereal
Nairn's Coconut & Chia Oat Biscuits
Go Ahead Crispy Slices Apple Bars
Nairn's Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuit
Ambrosia Deluxe Custard West Country Cream Carton
Sainsbury's Flourish Chickpea & Black Pepper Baked Crackers

Weight Watchers From Heinz Double Chocolate Brownie
Nairn's Gluten Free Snackers Bite Sized Crispy Oat Snacks, Cheese
Nairn's Gluten Free Snackers Bite Sized Crispy Oat Snacks, Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar
Müller Light Banana Custard Yogurt
Hovis Medium Sliced Best of Both Bread
Peperami Mini Original
Alpro Oat Original Drink Uht
Nature's Path Organic Gluten Free Maple Sunrise Cereal
Peperami Original Minis
BFree Pitta Breads Stone Baked
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Multigrain Cereal
Belvita Soft Bakes Chocolate Chip Multipack
Asda Soya Drink Unsweetened Chilled
Kellogg's Special K Dark Chocolate Chewy
Kellogg's Special K Milk Chocolate Chewy