INULINS POWDER
Listing description
Inulins are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides produced by
many types of plants,[1] industrially
most often extracted from chicory.[2] The
inulins belong to a class of dietary fibers known
as fructans. Inulin is used by some plants as a
means of storing energy and is typically found in roots or rhizomes.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Most plants that synthesize and store inulin do
not store other forms of carbohydrate such as starch.
Using inulin to measure kidney function is the "gold
standard" for comparison with other
means of estimating creatinine clearance.
Uses
Harvesting and extraction of inulin
Chicory root, grown as a root crop in Holland,
Belgium and France, is the main source of extraction for commercially produced
inulin. The extraction process involves soaking the fresh or dried root in a
solvent; the inulin is then mechanically isolated, purified and spray dried.
Processed foods
Inulin is increasingly used in processed foods
because it has unusually adaptable characteristics. Its flavor ranges from
bland to subtly sweet (about 10% of the sweetness of sugar/sucrose). It can be
used to replace sugar, fat, and flour. This is advantageous because inulin
contains 25-35% of the food energy of
carbohydrates (starch, sugar).[14][15] In addition to
being a versatile ingredient, inulin has many health benefits. It
increases calcium absorption[16] and possibly magnesium absorption,[17] while
promoting the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria. Chicory inulin is
reported to increase absorption of calcium in young women with lower calcium
absorption[18] and in young men.[1] In terms of
nutrition, it is considered a form of soluble fiber and is
sometimes categorized as a prebiotic.
Conversely, it is also considered a FODMAP, a class of carbohydrates which are rapidly
fermented in the colon producing gas and drawing water into the colon which is
a problem for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome. The consumption of
large quantities (in particular, by sensitive or unaccustomed individuals) can
lead to gas and bloating, and products that contain inulin will sometimes
include a warning to add it gradually to one's diet.
Due to the body's limited ability to process
fructans, inulin has minimal increasing impact on blood sugar. It is considered
suitable for diabetics and potentially helpful in managing blood sugar-related
illnesses.
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.[19]
Medical
Inulin and its analog sinistrin are used to help measure kidney function by determining the glomerular filtration rate (GFR),
which is the volume of fluid filtered from the renal (kidney) glomerular capillaries
into the Bowman's capsule per unit time.[20] Inulin is of
particular use as it is not secreted or reabsorbed in any appreciable amount at
the nephron, allowing GFR to be calculated. However, due
to clinical limitations, inulin and sinistrin, although characterised by better
handling features, are rarely used for this purpose and creatininevalues are the standard for determining an
approximate GFR.
Inulin enhances the growth and activities of
bacteria or inhibits growth or activities of certain pathogenic bacteria.[21]
Results of human studies are controversial. A study
of healthy young men showed reduction for triglycerides and cholesterol
individually.[22] However, no
differences of triglycerides and cholesterol were seen in a study on 64 young
women.[23]
Inulin received no-objection status as generally recognized
as safe (GRAS) from the US
Food and Drug Administration,[24] including
long-chain inulin as GRAS.[25]
Diet
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Intestinal discomfort,
including flatulence, bloating, stomach noises, belching, and cramping
·
Diarrhea
·
Anaphylactic allergic
reaction (rare) - inulin is used for GFR testing, and in some isolated cases
has resulted in an allergic reaction, possibly linked to a food allergy
response.
PRICE
$37.88/KG
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