Inulin

CAS No.: 9005-80-5

Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁.C₆H₁₂O₆                      Molecular Weight: 522.45

Molecular Structure:

 

Property:

Inulin is a natural food ingreadient that is found in more than 36,000 plants including Leeks, Onions, Jerusalem Artichoke, Chicory, Garlic and Wheat. Inulin is mainly comprised of Fructose units and typically has a terminal Glucose. The Fructose units in Inulins are joined by a Beta-(2-1) Glycosidic Link Plant Inulin, which generally contains between 2 to 60 Fructose units. Our Inulin is extracted from our local Jerusalem Artichike.

Specification:

Usage:

Processed foods

Inulin is increasingly used in processed foods because Inulin has unusually adaptable characteristics. The flavour ranges of Inulin are from bland to subtly sweet (approx. 10% sweetness of sugar/sucrose). Inulin can be used to replace sugar, fat, and flour. This is particularly advantageous because Inulin contains a quarter to a third of the food energy of sugar or other carbohydrates and a ninth to a sixth of the food energy of fat. While Inulin is a versatile ingredient. Inulin also has health benefits. Inulin increases Calcium absorption and possibly Magnesium absorption, while promoting the growth of intestinal bacteria. Nutritionally. Inulin is considered a form of soluble fiber and is sometimes categorized as a prebiotic. Due to the limited ability of the body to process polysaccharides, Inulin has minimal increasing impact on blood sugar, and—unlike Fructose—is not Insulemic and does not raise Triglycerides, making it generally considered suitable for diabetics and potentially helpful in managing blood sugar-related illnesses. The consumption of large quantities (particularly by sensitive or unaccustomed individuals) can lead to gas and bloating, and products which contain Inulin will sometimes include a warning to add it gradually to one's diet.

Industrial use

Nonhydrolyzed Inulin can also be directly converted to Ethanol in a simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process which may have great potential for converting crops high in Inulin into Ethanol for fuel.

Medical

Inulin is used to help measure kidney function by determining the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). GFR is the volume of fluid filtered from the renal (kidney) glomerular capillaries into the Bowman's capsule per unit time.

Packing and Storage:

Inulin is packed in 25kg pp bag, and stored in cool and air place.

Key words:

Inulin