What is Inulin?
Additives and sweeteners
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In short
Inulin is a soluble fibre from plants, such as chicory root. It consists of linked sugar units and is broken down by bacteria in the large intestine.
Why is it in the product?
Chicory inulin contributes to normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency. This needs 12 g a day.
Too much
Larger amounts can cause wind, abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea.
Other names
Chicorée-Inulin, Zichorieninulin, Chicory inulin, Inulina, Inulina de achicoria
Source
EFSA 2015, assessment of chicory inulin; EU Regulation 2015/2314
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