Inulin Powder | Chicory Root | 1.1 kg | Vit4ever

Inulin Powder by Vit4ever

Inulin powder is a soluble dietary fibre. Vit4ever extracts the inulin from the chicory plant root and supplies it as a pure powder with 89 grams of fibre per 100 grams. A bag contains 1.1 kilograms and consists of 100 percent chicory inulin, without additives. With a serving of approximately 15 grams per day, you meet the 12 grams of chicory inulin required for the health claim. The powder is vegan and fits into almost any diet.

What inulin is and where it comes from

Inulin is a chain of fructose molecules that plants use to store energy, similar to how a tree stores starch in its roots. It occurs naturally in, among others, chicory, onion, leek, garlic and banana, but the root of the chicory plant is one of the richest sources available. Manufacturers therefore almost always extract inulin powder from this root, through a process in which the extract is purified and dried into a fine powder. Because inulin is a soluble fibre, it is not digested in the small intestine and reaches the large intestine largely undigested. That is also where the difference with many other fibres lies: inulin dissolves well in water, while insoluble fibres, such as those from whole grain products, create volume in the intestine without dissolving. Vit4ever uses chicory inulin as a single-ingredient powder, without additives or fillers, so you know exactly what you are taking in and do not unknowingly consume other substances.

Soluble fibre with 89 percent fibre per 100 grams

This inulin powder contains 89 grams of fibre per 100 grams and consists entirely of chicory inulin. The slightly sweet taste of the powder makes it easy to mix into drinks or food without needing a separate sweetener. Chicory inulin contributes to normal bowel function by increasing the frequency of bowel movements. This claim applies to a daily intake of 12 grams of chicory inulin; with a serving of approximately 15 grams of powder, you easily meet that amount. Do build up your intake gradually, however: start with a smaller amount, for example half a serving, and slowly increase it over a few days to the full 15 grams. Drink plenty of water with it, so that the fibres can move well through the digestive tract.

Using inulin powder in everyday cooking

Inulin can be easily stirred into water, coffee, a smoothie, yoghurt or quark without noticeably affecting the taste. It is also used in baking recipes, for example to bind moisture or as a high-fibre addition to bread and pastries. Some people use it as a partial sugar substitute in recipes, because inulin itself has a mild sweetness without providing the calories of regular sugar. Do note, however, that inulin is not resistant to all temperatures; prolonged cooking at high temperatures can cause some of the inulin to break down, so it is best to add it to dishes that are not heated for long, or stir it in after cooking. The powder from Vit4ever is pure, vegan and is independently tested for purity in a laboratory for each batch, so you can be sure that there are no unwanted residues and that the quality is controlled.

Who is inulin powder interesting for

Inulin powder is mainly used by people who want to supplement their daily fibre intake, for example because their diet naturally contains little vegetables, whole grain products or legumes. In fact, inulin is also used in the food industry as a fat substitute in dairy products, which shows how versatile this fibre is. With 1.1 kg in a bag, you have a generous supply that provides approximately 73 servings with a serving of 15 grams per day. This means you do not have to reorder constantly and can maintain the use of inulin for longer. Vit4ever's chicory inulin powder thus combines convenience, purity and a generous supply in a single package.