inulin from chicory root/chicory extract / inulin powder
Basic Information of Inulin Powder :
Product name |
Inulin Powder |
Appearance |
White fine powder |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Using Part |
Root |
Active Ingredient |
Inulin 50%-95% |
Latin Name |
Cichorium intybus L. |
Test Method |
HPLC |
Type of extraction |
Solvent extraction |
Package |
25kg/Drum 1kg/Foil bag or By your request |
Introduction of Inulin Powder :
Inulin is a starchy substance found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, including wheat, onions, bananas,
leeks, artichokes, and asparagus. The inulin that is used for medicine is most commonly obtained by soaking chicory
roots in hot water. Inulin is used for high blood fats, including cholesterol and triglycerides. It is also used for weight
loss, constipation, and as a food additive to improve taste.
Specification of Inulin Powder :
ITEAMS |
SPECIFICATIONS TEST |
METOODS |
Aspects |
Fine powder hygorscopicity |
Visual |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
Color |
White fine powder |
Visual |
Taste |
Characteristic |
Organoleptic |
Mesh Size |
Size 95%pass 100 mesh |
Sieving |
Bulk Density |
Density 45_65g/100ml |
Density Tester |
Loss on Drying |
On Drying≤5.0% |
5g/105c/2hrs |
Ash |
<5.0% |
2g/525c/3hrs |
Identification |
Conforms |
CP2010&TLC |
Heavy Metals |
<10ppm |
CP2010 |
Arsenic(As) |
<2ppm |
GB/T5009.11-1996 |
Cadmium(Cd) |
<1ppm |
GB/T5009.15-1996 |
Mercury(Hg) |
<0.3ppm |
GB/T5009.17-1996 |
Lead(Pb) |
<2ppm |
GB/T5009.12-1996 |
Solvent Residues |
<0.05 |
CP2010 |
Total aerobic count |
<1000cfu/gram |
CP2010 |
Total Yeast& Mold |
<1000cfu/gram |
CP2010 |
Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative |
CP2010 |
E.Coli |
Negative |
CP2010 |
Salmonella |
Negative |
CP2010 |
Functions of Inulin Powder :
1. Increasing human bifidobacterium and adjust gastrointestinal function;
2. Enhancing Immune function;
3. Reducing blood sugar and cholesterol;
4. Improving the fat metabolis and losing weight.