Home
Natural prebiotic - Chicory inulin 150g
CHF11.50
What is inulin?
Inulin is a natural fibre found in a variety of plants such as chicory, agave, garlic, asparagus, artichokes and Jerusalem artichokes. If you eat these products, then inulin is already part of your usual nutritional programme.
This fibre always comes from plants. In Europe, it is generally found in chicory. Inulin is organic and comes from the blue agave plant in Mexico.
A water-soluble fibre
A soluble fibre is one that dissolves in water. When mixed with water, it transforms into a gelatinous texture. In your body, several studies report that inulin absorbs water from your food to create a gel-like texture. Scientific reports reveal that this texture, among other things, slows down digestion and therefore reduces the absorption of cholesterol as it passes through the digestive tract.
Inulin is a very low-calorie fibre, containing just 1.5 calories per gram.
Quantity
Description
A prebiotic fibre
This fibre belongs to the group of prebiotic dietary fibres. Prebiotics are a kind of fuel that allows good bacteria to develop in the intestinal flora. By feeding the good bacteria, they produce nutrients that support a healthy digestive system.
Several scientific reports tell us that this fibre follows a very specific pathway in our bodies. Like all prebiotics, agave inulin is not sensitive to digestive enzymes. This means that it cannot be broken down or absorbed by the digestive system. It therefore passes through the digestive system and arrives still complete in the intestines. This is where it acts as a prebiotic, nourishing and increasing the number of good bacteria in our digestive system.
A fibre composed of glucose and fructose
Inulin is a member of the fructan family, a class of carbohydrates derived from several plants.
Scientific reports tell us that inulin is always made up of one glucose molecule, followed by two or more fructose units. The number of fructose units can be as high as 60. So, depending on the fructose chain, we can distinguish between short and long inulin fibres.
- The short ones act as prebiotics, i.e. they feed the good bacteria and are broken down by the intestinal microbiota.
- The long ones act as dietary fibre, promoting intestinal transit, and are then eliminated.