Over recent years there has been a body of research built up that indicates inulin also acts as a prebiotic. |
In dairy products containing live cultures, inulin works as a prebiotic to help the cultures grow and function at their peak. |
Over the past year, Stonyfield Farm, Londonderry, N.H., launched yogurt made with the prebiotic inulin. |
The polysaccharides used were levan from Bacillus subtilis, inulin DP 10 from chicory root, and dextran. |
Another sugar replacement option is inulin and oligofructose fibers, used as bulking agents in conjunction with high intensity sweeteners. |
Half of the company's products also contain inulin, a natural dietary fiber and prebiotic. |