Inulin is a fructan polysaccharide found in many different types of plants, such as chicory, artichoke, salsify, and Jerusalem artichoke. Inulin is often used as an intradermally injected pharmaceutical for tests of renal function.
inulin is also used as a food ingredient because of its ability to stimulate the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, particularly the bifidobacteria.
Inulin Powder 90% Organic Inulin with lower a DP of 25 is generally available for high-performance fat replacement.

Natural Chicory Inulin Powder is a polydisperse fructan with a degree of polymerization (DP) of 2 to 60 consisting mainly of D-fructose joined by β-(2→1) linkages with a terminal D-glucose residue.A soluble fiber with a neutral taste, inulin resists digestion and is fermented in the colon to produce large amounts of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).These play a vital role in maintenance of colonic integrity and metabolism. They are produced when dietary fiber is fermented by colonic bacteria.SCFAs are avidly absorbed in the colon, at the same time as sodium and water absorption and bicarbonate secretion. Once absorbed, SCFAs are used preferentially as fuel for colonic epithelial cells and have trophic effects on the epithelium. SCFAs may be the effector of the beneficial role of fiber in prevention of colon cancer.