Inulin [9005-80-5]

Biological Activity

Inulin is a storage polysaccharide and belongs to a group of non-digestible carbohydrates, fructan. Inulin is from plants of the Compositae and Lilialiaceaes families, often used as a prebiotic, fat replacer, sugar replacer, texture modifier, plays beneficial role in gastric .

Chemical Information

CAS Number	9005-80-5
Solubility (25°C)	DMSO 90 mg/mL Water ≥ 50 mg/mL
Storage	Powder          -20°C   3 years ;  4°C   2 years In solvent       -80°C   6 months ;  -20°C   1 month

References

[1] Quentin Le Bastard, et al. The effects of inulin on gut microbial composition: a systematic review of evidence from human studies

[2] Waqas Ahmed, et al. Functional and therapeutic potential of inulin: A comprehensive review

[3] C-H Fan, et al. The prebiotic inulin as a functional food - a review

[4] Muhammad Shoaib, et al. Inulin: Properties, health benefits and food applications

[5] Greg Kelly. Inulin-type prebiotics--a review: part 1