Due to its functional and nutritional characteristics, inulin is widely used as a fibre source in food formulations. It supports texture improvement, sugar reduction strategies and the development of products with added nutritional value, particularly in functional and health-oriented foods.
| Parameter |
Value |
| Appearance |
Powder |
| Colour |
White to slightly yellow |
| Taste and smell |
Slightly sweet |
| Inulin content |
Min. 85% |
| Sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose, dextrose) |
Max. 20% |
| Ash content |
Max. 1% |
| pH |
4.0 – 7.0 |
| Parameter |
Limit |
| Total count |
< 2,500 cfu/g |
| Yeasts |
< 100 cfu/g |
| Moulds |
< 100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella |
Absent |