Jerusalem artichoke inulin is a high-purity soluble prebiotic fiber, water-extracted from the tubers of Helianthus tuberosus and supplied as a white fine powder for food, beverage and nutrition manufacturing.
Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial sunflower-family plant grown for its underground tubers. It is unrelated to globe artichoke. The tuber, not the leaf, stem or flower, is the raw material for this ingredient.
Most tuber crops store energy as starch. Jerusalem artichoke stores it as inulin, chains of fructose units, which is why the crop is a natural, concentrated source of inulin-type fructans. The function is literally stored underground.
Inulin is a naturally occurring soluble dietary fiber built from β(2→1)-linked fructose units, usually with a terminal glucose. It occurs in plants such as chicory root, Jerusalem artichoke, garlic, onion and globe artichoke. The Jerusalem artichoke tuber accumulates fructans, mainly inulin together with shorter fructooligosaccharides (FOS). Human digestive enzymes do not break these bonds, so inulin reaches the colon largely intact, where gut microbiota ferment it. Chain length (degree of polymerization) shapes how a grade behaves in food. Explore the science →
Standard grade is specified at ≥90 g inulin per 100 g. Exact values for moisture, ash, pH, particle size and microbiology follow the current supplier specification and certificate of analysis.
Inulin is drawn from prepared tuber tissue with water, then separated, clarified, purified, concentrated and spray dried. No organic solvents are part of the extraction step. See the process →
An organic grade is available subject to current certification. Certificates are shared on request and only while valid. Organic grade →
Beyond fiber content, inulin contributes body, mouthfeel and solids, and can support sugar- and fat-reduction systems. Behaviour is grade- and matrix-dependent. Applications →
Produced at commercial scale and supplied and supported in India by Sweetener India, a JJD Group company. Samples, documentation, import coordination and commercial quantities. Quality & supply →