Chicory Root Extract,Inulin

English name: Chicory Extract Inulin

Origin: Root

Latin Name: Cichorium intybus var. sativum,Asteraceae

CAS NO.: 9005-80-5

Active ingredients: inulin

Specification: 90% 95%

Test method: HPLC

Product properties: White fine powder

Description of Chicory Root Extract,Inulin

Chicory (Chicorium intybus) is one of the earliest known and most widely used raw materials for the manufacture of coffee substitutes.The major component of chicory root is inulin, which is a polymer of fructose with -(2-1) glycosidic linkages.

Chicory inulin is expected to behave like a soluble fiber and to have a hypolipidemic effect.Both the fermentability and the bifidogenic effect of chicory fructooligosaccharides have been confirmed in in vivo human studies that were performed by feeding human volunteers a standard diet containing chicory inulin fructooligosaccharides.

Function of Chicory Root Extract,Inulin

1.inulin has the function of falling blood sugar, falling blood lipid.

2.Inulin can greatly promote the mineral absorption, such as Ca2+, Mg2+, Zn2+, Fe2+, Cu2.

3.adjust sports of intestines and stomach, improving the fat metabolism and losing weight.

4.Inulin powder have very good effect to whiten skin,and make skin become smooth and delicate with luster.

5.strengthen bowel peristalsis and has special efficiency to prevent and treat effectively constipation.

Application of Chicory Root Extract,Inulin

1.Applied in food industry, Inulin is usually used as food additives.

2.Appplied in the field of cosmetics, Inulin powder is used as an immune modulator.

3.Applied in fields of health products and pharmaceutical, used ass immunomodulatory agents and immune-stimulating hormone.