Pure Jerusalem Artichoke / Chicory Inulin Powder (Dietary Fiber ≥ 90%)
Premium Natural Prebiotic Fiber · Superior Solubility & Clean Taste Profile · High DP Chain Length Control
R&D Insights: Solving Formulators' Real-World Inulin Challenges
Direct notes from our application and process engineers.
If you have ever formulated with commercial inulin powders, you have likely encountered two annoying operational headaches: high hygroscopicity causing clumping on the line, and unwanted browning/off-flavors during heat processing.
We have addressed this at the extraction source. By fine-tuning our membrane filtration process and managing the Degree of Polymerization (DP) chain distribution, our inulin offers exceptional thermal stability and a clean, neutral sweetness (around 10% of sucrose). It dissolves cleanly in beverage bases without heavy viscosity spike, and flows smoothly through automated hopper feeds without gumming up equipment.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name & CAS No. | Natural Inulin Powder / Fructo-oligosaccharides Complex | CAS: 9005-80-5 |
| Botanical Source | Helianthus tuberosus L. (Jerusalem Artichoke) / Cichorium intybus L. (Chicory Root) |
| Assay / Active Fiber Content | Dietary Fiber ≥ 90% (Dry Basis, AOAC 997.08 / AOAC 999.03) |
| Physical Appearance | Fine White Crystalline Powder; Mild naturally sweet aroma, clean taste without bitter aftertaste |
| Solubility & Mesh Size | Highly soluble in warm water (~120g/L at 25°C); 100% through 80 Mesh (Custom agglomerated grade available) |
| Sugars (Glucose + Fructose + Sucrose) | ≤ 10.0% Total Free Sugars (Low Glycemic Impact, safe for sugar-free claim formulations) |
| Heavy Metals & Contaminants | Total Heavy Metals < 5 ppm | Pb < 0.5 ppm | As < 0.5 ppm | Cd < 0.2 ppm | Hg < 0.1 ppm |
| Microbiological Control | Total Plate Count < 1,000 cfu/g | Yeast & Mold < 100 cfu/g | Salmonella & E. coli: Negative |
| Storage & Shelf Life | 24 Months in original sealed packaging. Keep in a dry, cool environment (<25°C, RH <60%) to prevent moisture pick-up. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What raw botanical material is used, and how does it compare in quality?
A: Our inulin is extracted directly from premium Jerusalem Artichoke or Chicory roots. Both yield clean, long-chain fructose polymers with high prebiotic activity. We do not blend with cheap maltodextrin or synthetic filling carriers.
Q2: Will this Inulin cause rapid browning (Maillard reaction) during baking?
A: Because we strictly limit free simple sugars (glucose + fructose + sucrose) to ≤ 10%, our inulin exhibits much higher thermal stability and significantly reduced unwanted Maillard browning compared to crude inulin syrups or low-grade powders.
Q3: How do you handle humidity control during shipment and storage?
A: Inulin powder is naturally hygroscopic. We pack all commercial bulk orders in heavy-duty food-grade PE inner liners inside multi-wall moisture-barrier paper bags to ensure it arrives free-flowing without hard clumps.
Q4: Can we get a batch COA with specific AOAC dietary fiber method testing?
A: Absolutely. Every sample kit and shipment is delivered with a lot-specific COA specifying total dietary fiber tested via official AOAC methods (AOAC 997.08 / 999.03), along with complete microbiological and heavy metal assays.
Q5: How can our R&D or procurement team evaluate a sample?
A: Reach out through our contact form below or contact our sales engineers. We will arrange a 250g–1kg trial evaluation kit along with full technical documentation shipped directly to your lab within 48 hours.
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