Inulin

Prebiotic blend shows weight management potential: RCT

17-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A 50/50 blend of inulin and arabinoxylan may decrease energy intake during a meal, according to a new double-blind, randomised, acute-within-chronic, crossover feeding trial.

Inulin may alter dietary intake, reduce inflammation linked to depression, obesity

26-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Prebiotics like inulin may decrease calorie intake by impacting appetite regulating hormones, and reduce inflammatory symptoms associated with obesity and depression, says a recent study.

Sensus to increase production and capitalise on growing demand for chicory root fibre

07-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Dutch co-op member, Sensus is expanding production of chicory root fibre (inulin) to cater to growing demand for natural prebiotics in plant-based food and supplements.

Are omega-3 fatty acids prebiotic ingredients?

03-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3s may beneficially alter the composition of the gut microbiome and lead to increases in the production of short chain fatty acids, says a study from King’s College London.

Inulin linked to beneficial gut changes and insulin sensitivity improvements in prediabetics: Study

16-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with inulin may improve measures of insulin sensitivity in people with pre-diabetes, says a new study from China that strengthens the prebiotic’s benefits for blood sugar management.

Prebiotics may improve bone health in female athletes: Study

02-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of consuming an inulin and lactulose-fortified prebiotic food may boost Bifidobacterium levels in the gut and suppress markers of bone resorption in female athletes, says a new study from Japan.

Inulin prebiotic shows anti-inflammatory potential in obese people: RCT

12-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Three months of consuming chicory inulin led to significant decreases in fecal markers of inflammation in obese people, according to data from the Food4Gut randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Ingredients by Nature and Galam introduce new prebiotic fiber

12-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

California-based Ingredients by Nature (IBN) recently announced its partnership with Israel-based Galam to distribute a new prebiotic fiber, GOFOS. IBN said they will be distributing the ingredient solely to the nutraceutical industry.

News in brief

Idaho organic inulin supplier increases capacity

06-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Intrinsic Organics, an Idaho-based company, says it is expanding its operations to meet a rising demand for organic inulin.

60-second interview: Jon Peters, president, Beneo

BENEO president: ‘We have seen higher and more volatile demand during the pandemic’

05-May-2020 By Elaine Watson

From fewer containers and reduced shift work at harbors to delays in planned maintenance in factories, the coronavirus pandemic is impacting global supply chains in myriad ways. FoodNavigator-USA (FNU) caught up with Jon Peters (JP), president at Beneo,...

Beneo reveals plans to increase functional fiber prices

23-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Beneo announced plans to implement a global price increase next year averaging 5% for its inulin and oligofructose for food and feed applications.

Inulin-enriched coffee product may keep hunger at bay: Study

12-Jan-2016 By Stephen DANIELLS

Drinking a coffee enriched with inulin may reduce feelings of hunger and boost satiety, says a new study from Tel Aviv University in Israel.

Chinese inulin taps growing organic demand

17-Jul-2008 By Shane Starling

Chinese supplier Fenchem is engaging in a global putsch for a
newly-launched organic inulin ingredient aimed at the prebiotic
digestive health market.

Cheese taste and aroma boosted by prebiotics - study

30-Jul-2007 By Stephen Daniells

The sensory aspects of cheese could be boosted by the addition of
prebiotic ingredients, in addition to improving the nutritional
profile of the product, suggests new research.

Cosucra builds science behind prebiotic ingredient

11-Jun-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Two low doses of the prebiotic inulin every day can efficiently
boost levels of beneficial gut bacteria, and reduce levels of an
enzyme linked to colon cancer, says a new study sponsored by
Belgium's Cosucra.

Canada gives Cargill's Oliggo-fiber green light

18-Apr-2007 By staff reporter

Cargill's proprietary Oliggo-fiber inulin has been approved for use
as a dietary fiber in Canada, adding to the number of companies
allowed to list inulin in this category on labels.

Inulin recommendations match efficacy, shows study

05-Feb-2007 By Stephen Daniells

The ability of the prebiotic fibre inulin to boost the population
of 'friendly' bifidobacteria in the gut works at both low and high
doses without side effects, says new research.

Orafti explores new ground for inulin, oligofructose

03-Oct-2006 By Stephen Daniells in Boston

Inulin and oligofructose could offer ways of stemming the tide of
obesity, or could change immune responses and protect against
potentially harmful infection, said prebiotic experts at Orafti's
5th Research Conference at Harvard...

Proctor and Gamble launches new fiber supplement

13-Apr-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Proctor and Gamble has launched an all-natural fiber supplement
called Fibersure, that can be used in a wide variety of cooking
methods and might help make up the shortfall in fiber intake
amongst Americans.

Inulin gaining in health benefits

02-Dec-2005 By Dominique Patton

Inulin, a soluble fibre extracted from chicory roots, is
accumulating value in the functional food market, as ongoing
research finds the ingredient has several different health
benefits.

Inulin answers agave surfeit problem

17-Oct-2005 By Jess Halliday

Mexico's Nekulti has found a way to put the country's excess agave
plants to good use, and supply the food industry with a novel
source of fiber.

AFSSA approves prebiotic claim for inulin

19-May-2005

A health claim for the prebiotic effect of inulin will be published
by the French food safety authority tomorrow, giving food
manufacturers in this market the go-ahead to promote the health
benefits of inulin-containing foods, reports...