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Definition of inulin in English: inulinnounˈɪnjʊlɪnˈinyələn mass nounBiochemistry A complex of sugar present in the roots of various plants and used medically to test kidney function. It is a polysaccharide based on fructose. Example sentencesExamples - Prebiotics are complex carbohydrates - oligosaccharides, such as inulin and short-chain sugars.
- Another sugar replacement option is inulin and oligofructose fibers, used as bulking agents in conjunction with high intensity sweeteners.
- It contains taraxasterol, choline, inulin and pectin.
- The polysaccharides used were levan from Bacillus subtilis, inulin DP 10 from chicory root, and dextran.
- While neither sugar beet fiber nor inulin had a metabolic effect on the dogs, guar gum resulted in decreased postprandial insulin and fasting cholesterol.
Origin Early 19th century: from Latin inula (identified by medieval herbalists with elecampane) + -in1. Definition of inulin in US English: inulinnounˈinyələn Biochemistry A complex of sugar present in the roots of various plants and used medically to test kidney function. It is a polysaccharide based on fructose. Example sentencesExamples - While neither sugar beet fiber nor inulin had a metabolic effect on the dogs, guar gum resulted in decreased postprandial insulin and fasting cholesterol.
- Another sugar replacement option is inulin and oligofructose fibers, used as bulking agents in conjunction with high intensity sweeteners.
- The polysaccharides used were levan from Bacillus subtilis, inulin DP 10 from chicory root, and dextran.
- It contains taraxasterol, choline, inulin and pectin.
- Prebiotics are complex carbohydrates - oligosaccharides, such as inulin and short-chain sugars.
Origin Early 19th century: from Latin inula (identified by medieval herbalists with elecampane) + -in. |