Ingredient Overview
Inulin is a plant carbohydrate built from linked fructose units. Chicory root is a commercial source, and different chain-length profiles give different solubility and texture characteristics.
Chicory inulin is a concentrated fiber ingredient made from chicory root. Its role in food depends partly on the length of the fructan chains. Some inulin ingredients are useful for adding body and a creamier sensation, while others disperse more readily. This makes chicory inulin relevant to dairy-style foods, bakery products and other recipes where fibre and texture are developed together.