Orafti® inulin

Orafti^® inulin is a white, odourless, soluble powder with a slightly sweet taste and no aftertaste. It is a mixture of oligo- and polysaccharides which are composed of fructose units connected by ß (2-1) links. Almost every molecule is terminated by a glucose unit. The total number of fructose or glucose units (Degree of Polymerisation or DP) of chicory inulin ranges mainly between 2 and 60.

Inulin can stabilise water into a creamy structure with the same mouthfeel as fat. This enables product developers to replace part of the fat content with Orafti^® and reduce the energy content of products, while maintaining a smooth, creamy texture. 

Inulin can be used to improve the body and mouthfeel of low-fat products, delivering roundness and creaminess as well as a better balanced flavour. It also stabilises emulsions and dispersions and improves the stability of mousses and foams.