Inulin(Inulin and sodium chloride), a starch found in the tubers and roots of many plants. Since it is hydrolyzable to fructose, it is classified as a fructosan.<br>Inulin causes (20 g/d and 40 g/d) a significant increase in bifidobacterial counts in feces.<br>Inulin results in an increase in caecal wt and beta-glucosidase activity and a decrease in caecal pH were observed in rats given inulin-containing diets (with or without B. longum).
| Catalog Number | A000868 |
| CAS Number | 9005-80-5 |
| Synonyms | NA |
| Molecular Formula | (C6H10O5)n |
| Purity | 95% |
| Storage | 3 years -20C powder |
| InChIKey | UMGSZTYVVMHARA-RYKCJHNISA-N |
