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Introduction

Oliggo-Fiber® inulin and oligofructose products are soluble dietary fibers that can be measured in foods by AOAC analytical methods. They are not digested and absorbed in the stomach or small intestine but arrive unaltered in the large intestine where they are fermented, with resultant short chain fatty acids, gases and increased numbers of beneficial bacteria. The particular soluble fiber properties of Oliggo-Fiber® inulin can result in improved intestinal functions like a bulking effect, relief of constipation, and digestive comfort.

Oliggo-Fiber® is a family of fructo-oligosaccharide molecules with different chain lengths or degrees of polymerization (DP) based on the number of fructosyl units. Native fructo-oligosaccharide molecules (Oliggo-Fiber® Instant and Standard Inulin) extracted from chicory range in length from 2 to 60 DP with the average length being 8-10. In addition, Cargill offers Oliggo-Fiber® products with differing functional properties and applications based on longer (average DP = 20) or shorter chain lengths.

Physical Properties

White free flowing powder
Easily dispersible and soluble in water
Bland flavor
Slight sweetness from free sugars

Regulatory Status

USA: Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by scientific procedures for general food use with no limitations other than those specified by current good manufacturing practices.

Packaging and Storage

Kept in closed bags under dry conditions
Multi-layered paper bags, poly-lined
All grades are shipped in 20 kg bags, 48 bags per pallet

Contact Information

For purchase information or technical assistance, please contact Cargill Health & Food Technologies at 866-456-8872, email us at hft@cargill.com.