1. Product Description
Inulin is a naturally occurring polysaccharide, mainly extracted from chicory root or other plants. It is a soluble dietary fiber widely used as a functional ingredient in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products. Inulin can also be used in industrial applications as a raw material for fermentation and as a functional additive.
2. Specifications
| Parameter | Food Grade | Industrial Grade | Test Method |
|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | White to off-white powder | Visual Inspection |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic, mild sweet | Characteristic odor, slightly sweet | Organoleptic |
| Mesh Size | 80 mesh min | 60 mesh min | Sieving Method |
| Moisture | ≤ 5% | ≤ 8% | Gravimetric Method |
| Ash | ≤ 2% | ≤ 5% | Gravimetric Method |
| Assay (Inulin) | ≥ 90% | ≥ 85% | HPLC / UV |
| pH (10% solution) | 4.5 – 7.0 | 4.5 – 7.0 | pH Meter |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3 ppm | ≤ 5 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 2 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ≤ 0.1 ppm | AAS / ICP |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g | ≤ 5000 CFU/g | Plate Count Method |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | ≤ 500 CFU/g | Plate Count Method |
| E.coli | Negative | Negative | GB/T 4789.3 |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative | GB/T 4789.4 |
3. Functional Properties
Acts as a prebiotic dietary fiber, promoting growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
Low-calorie bulking agent and sugar replacer.
Improves texture and mouthfeel in food products.
Can be fermented to produce inulin-based oligosaccharides.
Industrially, can be used in fermentation processes or as a stabilizer.
4. Applications
Food Grade: Bakery, dairy products, beverages, confectionery, dietary supplements.
Industrial Grade: Fermentation raw material, functional additives in pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
5. Storage & Handling
Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Shelf life: 24 months from manufacture date under recommended storage.
6. Packaging
Food Grade: 25 kg kraft paper bag with inner PE liner, or as requested.
Industrial Grade: 25–50 kg bag, or as per customer requirements.
7. Safety & Regulatory
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for food use.
Non-toxic, non-hazardous.
Complies with relevant food and pharmaceutical regulations.
8. Remarks
All data presented are based on representative samples tested under controlled conditions.
For detailed analytical reports or COA, please contact the supplier.
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