inulin
noun
in·u·lin
ˈin-yə-lən 
: a white, mildly sweet, indigestible polysaccharide that occurs chiefly in the roots or tubers of various plants (such as chicory or Jerusalem artichoke), that on hydrolysis yields levulose, and that is used as an additive in low-fat and low-sugar foods to improve the flavor and texture, and as a diagnostic agent in a test for kidney function
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The 60 human taste-testers found all of the ice creams to be creamy and attractive — both tasty and with good texture, though the sample with both yogurt bacteria and inulin were described as having a slight acidic flavor.
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Grrlscientist, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The inulin from Jerusalem artichoke may cause some digestive upset for those with IBS.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
The superfood blend contains inulin, which is a fiber that is considered high in FODMAPs and may cause some people to feel bloated.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 July 2024
Prebiotics, like inulin, are a form of dietary fiber that feed the good bacteria in your gut.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2024
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Grrlscientist, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The inulin from Jerusalem artichoke may cause some digestive upset for those with IBS.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
The superfood blend contains inulin, which is a fiber that is considered high in FODMAPs and may cause some people to feel bloated.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 July 2024
Prebiotics, like inulin, are a form of dietary fiber that feed the good bacteria in your gut.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2024
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inulin
noun
in·u·lin
ˈin-yə-lən
: a white mildly sweet plant polysaccharide that resists digestion in the stomach and small intestine, is extracted commercially especially from the roots and rhizomes of composite plants (as chicory), and is used as a source of levulose, as a diagnostic agent in a test for kidney function, and as a food additive to improve the flavor and texture of low-fat and low-sugar processed foods see oligofructose
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