The root has a complex carbohydrate called inulin, which is made up of fructose molecules.    From Wordnik.com.  [This Sweetener Is Far Worse Than High Fructose Corn Syrup] Reference

Fiber contains the prebiotic inulin, which is scientifically documented to increase the number of beneficial bifidobacteria in the colon threefold!.    From Wordnik.com.  [WN.com - Articles related to Probiotic Use In Mothers Limits Eczema In Their Babies] Reference

In the agave plant, most of the sweetness comes from a particular kind of fructose called inulin that actually has some health benefits -- it's considered a fiber.    From Wordnik.com.  [That's Fit] Reference

So far, all the well-established prebiotics are fibers, such as inulin, extracted from chicory roots.    From Wordnik.com.  [Feeding the Bacteria in Your Gut] Reference

Flatulence-producing foods are typically high in certain polysaccharides, (especially oligosaccharides such as inulin).    From Wordnik.com.  [A Confession] Reference

It contains a substance similar to insulin called 'inulin' (no 's' in that spelling).    From Wordnik.com.  [Discussion Forum - TuDiabetes] Reference

Now I read the labels carefully and avoid anything with inulin in it.    From Wordnik.com.  [Happy Father's Day to My Shrimp-Loving Father!] Reference

If they contain only fructose and inulin, I wonder how much fructose.    From Wordnik.com.  [The latest on statins | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference

In addition to rice, the package contains inulin from chicory-root fiber.    From Wordnik.com.  [Is that right? Uncle Ben's whole-grain white rice is really brown?] Reference

The tubers may be used as a source of inulin or fermented to produce alcohol.    From Wordnik.com.  [Chapter 36] Reference

Asparagus, onions, garlic and sunchoke root are naturally high in inulin and FOS.    From Wordnik.com.  [Stephen Barrie, ND: The Keys to Maintaining a Healthy Gut] Reference

Natural, full of probiotics and inulin, and the company has lovely Green practices.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ads Value?] Reference

Not only is it high in protein and calcium, it has added inulin for optimum calcium absorption.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2006-10-01] Reference

I actually had an allergic reaction to Dreamfields because of the inulin, which I found I am sensitive to.    From Wordnik.com.  [Happy Father's Day to My Shrimp-Loving Father!] Reference

(I blogged it) If you don't suffer (and I mean SUFFER) the side effects of inulin, it's really really delicious.    From Wordnik.com.  [Squash and Jerusalem Artichoke: A Winter Salad] Reference

They were recommended to me but what I have found so far says that they have no starch but have fructose and inulin.    From Wordnik.com.  [The latest on statins | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference

I use it to sweeten hot tea, and also in combination with a little splenda and a little inulin to sweeten baked goods.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sweeter Than Sugar?] Reference

He doesn't really give the full story on inulin, so here's some background info from Mark Anthony at FoodProcessing. com.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Other Indigestible Carbs] Reference

This reaction is produced by lævulose, sorbose, cane sugar, and inulin, an intense colour being given within an hour or two.    From Wordnik.com.  [Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900] Reference

The carbohydrate consists mainly of inulin, and contents ranging from 61 to 69 per cent have been obtained for the dry roots.    From Wordnik.com.  [Chapter 36] Reference

Asparagus also contains inulin, a non-digestible carbohydrate that's beneficial to the friendly bacteria in your digestive system.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2008-03-01] Reference

Those include inulin and two other fibers known as fructo-oligosaccharide, or FOS for short, and galacto-oligosaccharide, or GOS for short.    From Wordnik.com.  [Feeding the Bacteria in Your Gut] Reference

The ether method previously described gives much larger yields; for example, 12 grms. of inulin treated with only 60 c.c. of the saturated ether gave 2.5 grms. of substance.    From Wordnik.com.  [Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900] Reference

Frutafit comprises a range of powdered inulin products.    From Wordnik.com.  [DairyReporter RSS] Reference

Chicory inulin & oligofructose: Prebiotics ready to boom.    From Wordnik.com.  [NutraIngredients RSS] Reference

Study supports potential of inulin for fibre boost in bread.    From Wordnik.com.  [NutraIngredients-USA RSS] Reference

Sensus 'Frutafit inulin & Frutalose oligofructose product range.    From Wordnik.com.  [DairyReporter RSS] Reference

You may recognize the names maltodextrin, polydextrose, inulin and cellulose.    From Wordnik.com.  [KLTV - Local and National News] Reference

You may have heard the term "oligofructose" in connection with the term "inulin.".    From Wordnik.com.  [The World's Healthiest Foods] Reference

Yogurts with added fiber actually contain inulin, a group of simple sugars that are not digested.    From Wordnik.com.  [U.S. News] Reference

Modern recommendations for inulin and oligofructose intake are between five and eight grams per day.    From Wordnik.com.  [NutraIngredients-USA RSS] Reference

Cosucra and Sensus dominate the market and supply almost all of the world's inulin and oligofructose.    From Wordnik.com.  [NutraIngredients-USA RSS] Reference

The cost-benefit ratio for including gut health promoting inulin in bread formulations could bring.    From Wordnik.com.  [NutraIngredients RSS] Reference

The burgeoning prebiotic market has been largely created by three inulin producers, all of which are based in Europe.    From Wordnik.com.  [NutraIngredients-USA RSS] Reference

Sensus produces and markets healthy food ingredients Frutafit inulin and Frutalose oligofructose, derived from natural chicory.    From Wordnik.com.  [DairyReporter RSS] Reference

Scientists from the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) report that the textural properties of full-fat semisolid inulin blend.    From Wordnik.com.  [DairyReporter RSS] Reference

Dr Wickham went on to point out the differences between almonds and the established or traditional prebiotics of inulin and oligofructose.    From Wordnik.com.  [NutraIngredients-USA RSS] Reference

I shall briefly describe the more important members of this group of substances, namely, starch, sugar, inulin, gum, pectin, and cellulose.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Stock-Feeder's Manual the chemistry of food in relation to the breeding and feeding of live stock] Reference