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What is Inulin?
Inulin are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides produced by a variety of plants and are most commonly extracted industrially from chicory. Inulin belongs to a class of dietary fibers called fructans. Inulin is used by some plants as a means of storing energy and is usually found in roots or rhizomes.
Inulin is contained in the protoplasm of cells in a colloidal form. Unlike starch, it is easily soluble in hot water and precipitates from the water when ethanol is added. It does not react with iodine. Moreover, inulin is easily hydrolyzed to fructose under dilute acid, which is a characteristic of all fructans. It can also be hydrolyzed to fructose by inulase. Both humans and animals lack the enzymes that break down inulin.
Inulin is another form of energy storage in plants besides starch. It is an ideal functional food ingredient and a good raw material for the production of fructooligosaccharides, polyfructose, high fructose syrup, crystallized fructose and other products.
Source: Inulin is a reserve polysaccharide in plants, mainly from plants, has been found in more than 36,000 species, including dicotyledonous plants in the asteraceae, platycodon, gentiaceae and other 11 families, monocotyledonous plants in the liliaceae, grass family. For example, in Jerusalem artichoke, chicory tubers, apogon (dahlia) tubers, thistle roots are rich in inulin, of which Jerusalem artichoke inulin content is the highest
Certificate of Analysis
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Product Name: |
Inulin Powder |
Test Date: |
2023-10-18 |
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Batch No.: |
NG23101701 |
Manufacture Date: |
2023-10-17 |
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Quantity: |
6500kg |
Expiration Date: |
2025-10-16 |
| ITEMS | STANDARD | RESULTS |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder | Conform |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conform |
| Taste | Sweet Taste | Conform |
| Assay | ≥ 99.0% | 99.2% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Conform |
| Ash Content | ≤0.2％ | 0.15% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | Conform |
| As | ≤0.2ppm | ＜0.2 ppm |
| Pb | ≤0.2ppm | ＜0.2 ppm |
| Cd | ≤0.1ppm | ＜0.1 ppm |
| Hg | ≤0.1ppm | ＜0.1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1,000 CFU/g | ＜150 CFU/g |
| Mold & Yeast | ≤50 CFU/g | ＜10 CFU/g |
| E. Coll | ≤10 MPN/g | ＜10 MPN/g |
| Salmonella | Negative | Not Detected |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative | Not Detected |
| Conclusion | Conform to the specification of the requirement. | |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry and ventilated place place. | |
| Shelf Life | Two years if sealed and store away from direct sun light and moisture. | |
What is the function of Inulin?
1. Control blood lipids
Inulin intake can effectively reduce serum total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), increase the HDL/LDL ratio, and improve blood lipid status. Hidaka et al. reported that elderly patients aged 50 to 90 who consumed 8g of short-chain dietary fiber per day had lower blood triglyceride and total cholesterol levels after two weeks. Yamashita et al. fed 18 diabetic patients 8g of inulin for two weeks. Total cholesterol decreased by 7.9%, but HDL-cholesterol did not change. In the control group that consumed food, the above parameters did not change. Brighenti et al. observed that in 12 healthy young men, adding 9g of inulin to their daily cereal breakfast for 4 weeks reduced total cholesterol by 8.2% and triglycerides by a significant 26.5%.
Many dietary fibers reduce blood lipid levels by absorbing intestinal fat and forming fat-fiber complexes that are excreted in the feces. Moreover, inulin itself is fermented into short-chain fatty acids and lactate before it reaches the end of the intestine. Lactate is a regulator of liver metabolism. Short-chain fatty acids (acetate and propionate) can be used as fuel in the blood, and propionate inhibits cholesterol synthesis.
2. Lower blood sugar
Inulin is a carbohydrate that does not cause an increase in glucose in the urine. It is not hydrolyzed into simple sugars in the upper intestines and therefore does not increase blood sugar levels and insulin levels. Research now shows that the reduction in fasting blood glucose is the result of short-chain fatty acids produced by fermentation of fructooligosaccharides in the colon.
3. Promote the absorption of minerals
Inulin can greatly improve the absorption of minerals such as Ca2+, Mg2+, Zn2+, Cu2+, and Fe2+.According to reports, adolescents consumed 8 g/d (long and short chain inulin-type fructans) for 8 weeks and 1 year respectively. The results showed that Ca2+ absorption was significantly increased, and the body's bone mineral content and density were also significantly increased.
The main mechanism by which inulin promotes the absorption of mineral elements is: 1. The short-chain fat produced by inulin fermentation in the colon makes the crypts on the mucosa become shallower, the crypt cells increase, thereby increasing the absorption area, and the cecal veins become more developed. 2. The acid produced by fermentation reduces the pH of the colon, which improves the solubility and bioavailability of many minerals. In particular, short-chain fatty acids can stimulate the growth of colon mucosal cells and improve the absorption capacity of the intestinal mucosa; 3. Inulin can promote some microorganisms. Secrete phytase, which can release metal ions chelated with phytic acid and promote its absorption. 4 Certain organic acids generated by fermentation can chelate metal ions and promote the absorption of metal ions.
4．Regulate intestinal microflora, improve intestinal health and prevent constipation
Inulin is a natural water-soluble dietary fiber that can hardly be hydrolyzed and digested by gastric acid. It can only be used by beneficial microorganisms in the colon, thereby improving the intestinal environment. Studies have shown that the degree of proliferation of bifidobacteria depends on the initial number of bifidobacteria in the human large intestine. When the initial number of bifidobacteria decreases, the proliferation effect is obvious after using inulin. When the initial number of bifidobacteria is large, the use of inulin has a significant effect. The effect after applying the powder is not obvious. Secondly, ingestion of inulin can enhance gastrointestinal motility, improve gastrointestinal function, increase digestion and appetite, and improve the body's immunity.
5. Inhibit the production of toxic fermentation products, protect the liver
After food is digested and absorbed, it reaches the colon. Under the action of intestinal saprophytic bacteria (E. coli, Bacteroidetes, etc.), many toxic metabolites (such as ammonia, nitrosamines, phenol and cresol, secondary bile acids, etc.) ), and the short-chain fatty acids produced by inulin fermentation in the colon can lower the pH of the colon, inhibit the growth of saprophytic bacteria, reduce the production of toxic products, and reduce their irritation to the intestinal wall. Due to a series of metabolic activities of inulin, it can inhibit the production of toxic substances, increase the frequency and weight of defecation, increase the acidity of feces, accelerate the excretion of carcinogens, and produce short-chain fatty acids with anti-cancer effects, which is beneficial to the prevention of colon cancer.
6. Prevent constipation and treat obesity.
Dietary fiber reduces the residence time of food in the gastrointestinal tract and increases the amount of feces, effectively treating constipation. Its weight loss effect is to increase the viscosity of the contents and reduce the speed of food entering the small intestine from the stomach, thereby reducing hunger and reducing food intake.
7. There is a small amount of 2-9 fructo-oligosaccharide in inulin.
Studies have shown that fructo-oligosaccharide can increase the expression of trophic factors in brain nerve cells and has a good protective effect on neuronal damage induced by corticosterone. It has good antidepressant effect
What is the application of Inulin?
1, processing low-fat food (such as cream, spread food)
Inulin is an excellent fat substitute and forms a creamy structure when fully mixed with water, which makes it easy to replace fat in foods and provides a smooth taste, good balance and complete flavor. It can replace the fat with fiber, increase the tightness and taste of the product, and steadily improve the dispersion of the emulsion, and replace 30 to 60% of the fat in the cream and food processing.
2, configure a high-fiber diet
Inulin has a good solubility in water, which allows it to be combined with water-based systems, rich in water-soluble dietary fiber, and unlike other fibers causing precipitation problems, the use of inulin as a fiber ingredient is very convenient, and can improve sensory properties, they can help the human body to obtain a more balanced diet, so it can be used as a high-fiber food ingredient.
3, used as bifidobacterium proliferation factor, belongs to prebiotic food ingredients
Inulin can be used by beneficial bacteria in the human intestine, especially can make bifidobacteria multiply 5 to 10 times, while harmful bacteria will be significantly reduced, improve the distribution of human flora, promote health, inulin has been listed as an important bifidobacteria proliferation factor.
4, used in milk drinks, sour milk, liquid milk
In milk drinks, sour milk, liquid milk to add inulin 2 to 5%, so that the product has the function of dietary fiber and oligosaccharides, but also can increase the consistency, giving the product more creamy taste, better balance structure and fuller flavor.
5, used for baking products
Inulin is added to baked goods for the development of new concept breads, such as biogenic bread, multi-fibre white bread and even multi-fibre gluten-free bread. Inulin can increase the stability of dough, adjust the absorption of water, increase the volume of bread, improve the uniformity of bread and the ability to form slices.
6, used in fruit juice drinks, functional water drinks, sports drinks, fruit dew, jelly
Adding inulin 0.8~3% to fruit juice drinks, functional water drinks, sports drinks, fruit drops and jellies can make the beverage flavor stronger and the texture better.
7, used in milk powder, dry milk slices, cheese, frozen desserts
Adding 8~10% inulin to milk powder, fresh dry milk slices, cheese, and frozen desserts can make the product more functional, more flavored, and better texture.
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