Classification | - Oligofructose-enriched chicory inulin containing a specific degree of polymerisation (=number of monosaccharide units) distribution - Soluble prebiotic dietary fibre - Generic name: oligofructose-enriched inulin |
Technical | - White, soluble powder - Neutral odour - Contribution to body, fat-like texture and creamy mouthfeel - Excellent shelf life - Can generally be processed on all standard production lines without major adaption |
Sensorial | - Mild sweet taste - Approximately 25% sweetening power of sucrose - No aftertaste |
Nutritional | - Dietary fibre - Prebiotic - Improves bowel regularity - Helps to improve calcium uptake and to enhance bone mineral density - Helps to reduce energy intake - No effect on blood glucose levels / non-glycaemic - Caloric value: 1,5 kcal/g (Food labelling EU: 2 kcal/g) |
Applications | - Dairy products - Baby food - Baked goods - Breakfast cereals and cereal bars - Frozen desserts - Table spreads - Dry mixes - Chocolate - Chilled drinks |