Inulin
Inulin is a type of soluble fiber and prebiotic found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, garlic and bananas. On labels it usually appears as chicory root fiber or inulin.
Quick answer
Inulin is a soluble fiber found in plants such as chicory root, onions, garlic, and Jerusalem artichokes. Food and supplement labels often list inulin or chicory root fiber as a fiber ingredient.
What to know
Inulin belongs to a group of fermentable carbohydrates often discussed with prebiotics. Ingredient amount, serving size, and the rest of the formula matter when you compare products. Read the full label rather than judging a product from the word prebiotic alone. Some formulas contain one fiber. Others combine fiber with probiotics, greens, enzymes, or other ingredients.
Source / Origin
Chicory root and other plants; common supplement fiber source.
Mentioned in these product guides
- Pro-Active Greens and other current MPG greens formulas when the label lists inulin or chicory fiber