Inulin is a type of dietary fiber that occurs naturally in many everyday foods. It can be found in plants such as bananas, asparagus, garlic, onions, chicory root, and wheat. Because it is a soluble ...

Inulin, a type of fiber found in certain plant-based foods and fiber supplements, causes inflammation in the gut and exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease in a preclinical model, according to a new ...

A groundbreaking study led by David Berry and Alessandra Riva from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has significantly advanced our ...

"Inulin supplements have been on the market for years, but precise scientific evidence of their health-promoting effects has been lacking," says Berry. "We used to think that inulin mainly stimulates ...

The conversion of inulin into difructose anhydrides (DFAs) has garnered increasing attention due to its dual role in generating low-calorie sweeteners and enhancing the prebiotic potential of food ...