Oliggo-Fiber® Inulin & Oligofructose
Oliggo-Fiber® Inulin
Oliggo-Fiber® inulin is a line of oligosaccharide products belonging to the group of non-digestible carbohydrates called fructans. Oliggo-Fiber® inulin is naturally-occuring fructan extracted from chicory root. Inulin is also found naturally in bananas, artichokes, and onions.
Inulin is generally accepted as a soluble dietary fiber as defined by the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC), the Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine (IOM), and AOAC International. As an ingredient, Oliggo-Fiber® inulin can add nutritional value to foods while improving taste and texture.
Health Benefits
- Digestive health: Oliggo-Fiber® is a prebiotic that helps promote digestive health by stimulating the normal, beneficial bacteria in the colon. Both inulin and oligofructose are effective prebiotics as well as bifidogenic at a daily consumption of 5g/day.
- Bone health: Oliggo-Fiber® may boost calcium absorption, which is important to building and maintaining strong bones. A positive effect on calcium absorption has been demonstrated in teens and postmenopausal women.
- Useful Tool for Weight management: Fiber, such as inulin, may help maintain a feeling of fullness for longer periods after eating . Oliggo-Fiber® inulin products also improve the nutritional value of food products by increasing the dietary fiber content and reducing the caloric content while restoring the properties that make food enjoyable to eat.
- Negligible impact on glycemic response: Inulin is suitable for use in a diabetic diet. Inulin, as a food ingredient, does not significantly affect blood sugar levels.
- Fiber enrichment: A diet rich in soluble fiber, such as inulin, helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract and may help promote regularity
Functional Benefits
- Fat mimetic
- Bulking agents
- Masking agent
- Body and mouth feel enhancement
- Flavor and texture improvement