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inulin

[ in-yuh-lin ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a polysaccharide, (C 6 H 10 O 5 ) n , obtained from the roots of certain plants, especially elecampane, dahlia, and Jerusalem artichoke, that undergoes hydrolysis to the dextrorotatory form of fructose: used chiefly as an ingredient in diabetic bread, in processed foods to increase their fiber content, and as a reagent in diagnosing kidney function.


inulin

/ ˈɪnjʊlɪn /

noun

  1. a fructose polysaccharide present in the tubers and rhizomes of some plants. Formula: (C 6 H 10 O 5 ) n
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inulin1

1805–15; < New Latin Inul ( a ) a genus of plants ( Latin: elecampane) + -in 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inulin1

C19: from Latin inula elecampane + -in
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Example Sentences

Poppi’s drinks contain apple cider vinegar, fruit juice and agave inulin, a prebiotic and natural sweetener extracted from the agave tequilana plant.

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The inulin shell boosts the gut microbiome by providing an energy source for gut bacteria, while the medium chain triglycerides facilitate drug absorption into the bloodstream.

Recent evidence has even shown that excessively high consumption of soluble fibers, such as inulin, a common supplement, can increase the risk of colon cancer development in an experimental animal model.

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And they are a great source of inulin, a type of prebiotic, soluble fiber that provides nourishment for all the favorable bacteria in your gut microbiome.

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The 59 volunteers consumed 30 grams of inulin, a prebiotic from chicory root, daily for 14 days.

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