Chicory Inulin Herb Source: Chicory, Jerusalem Artichoke Product Name: Inulin Herb Sources: Chicory, Jerusalem Artichoke Part Used: Root Specification: Inulin, Synanthrin 95% Test Method: HPLC Appearance: White powder CAS#: 39289-43-5 Molecular Formula: (C6H10O5)n.xH2O What Is Inulin ? Inulin, often known as oligofructose, is a mixture of polysaccharides composed of a chain of fructose units with generally a terminal glucose unit. It is mainly found in chicory roots, jerusalem artichokes and dahlia tubers. It is a water-soluble dietary fiber, also a natural carbohydrate, almost not be acid hydrolysis and digestion. There are plenty of beneficial microbial fermentation, which makes inulin having fructooligosaccharide and dietary fiber characteristics. Inulin can be widely used in many industries and foods such a s chocolate, ice-cream, soft drinks, dairy products. Chinese herbal medicine is one of t…