01Is it soluble in water?+
Inulin is a soluble dietary fiber. Dissolution is generally easier with warm water and agitation, and shorter chains dissolve more readily than longer ones. At higher concentrations longer-chain fractions may need shear or heat to disperse fully. Solubility figures are not stated on the COA, so evaluate dispersion at your concentration and temperature.
02Is it heat and acid stable?+
Inulin tolerates typical food processing, but the β(2→1) bonds can hydrolyse under combined low pH, heat and time, releasing fructose and reducing the fiber content. Risk rises in acidic beverages (pH below about 4) that are heat treated and stored for long periods. In neutral systems such as dairy, bakery and bars this is rarely limiting. Verify fiber content analytically at end of shelf life.
03How sweet is it?+
The supplied grade is described as slightly sweet with no peculiar smell. Sweetness is mild compared with sugar and comes mainly from shorter chains and residual sugars (9.9 g/100 g other sugars on the current COA). In sugar-reduced recipes inulin replaces part of the bulk, not the sweetness. Sweetness is usually rebalanced separately.
04What is the calorie contribution?+
Inulin is largely undigested in the small intestine and fermented in the colon, so its energy contribution is lower than sugar. The energy value assigned to dietary fiber differs between jurisdictions. Confirm the factor to use per your regional labelling rules rather than relying on a single figure.
05How should it be stored, and what is the shelf life?+
Supplied in an inner food-grade plastic bag with an outer kraft paper bag. Keep sealed at room temperature, away from moisture, heat and strong odours. Shelf life is 36 months under the specified storage conditions. Inulin is hygroscopic, so reseal opened bags promptly.
06What are the MOQ and lead time?+
Minimum order quantity, lead time and pricing depend on grade, quantity and destination. Confirm with Sweetener India through the sample request form. Lab samples (up to 1 kg) and pilot samples (1 to 25 kg) are available for evaluation.
07Is an organic grade available?+
Yes, subject to current organic certification. The organic grade shares the standard grade's botanical source and water extraction. The current certificate is shared on request while valid. Confirm lead time for organic lots.
08Which documents come with a sample?+
Evaluation samples ship with the current technical data sheet and a certificate of analysis for the lot. Specification, regulatory notes, allergen, non-irradiation, non-GMO/origin statements and the safety data sheet are issued on request from the document library above.
09Can I make a fiber or prebiotic claim?+
FSSAI nutraceutical regulations recognise inulin as a prebiotic compound, and inulin is GRAS in the US, but claim wording and fiber thresholds are set per jurisdiction and product category. Confirm against the applicable FSSAI or local rules and substantiate fiber content analytically. No health or medical claims are made on this site.
10What inclusion level should I start with?+
There is no single dose. Typical starting points depend on the fiber target per serving and the application. Begin from the fiber target (serving size × inclusion × 0.90 for this grade) and screen texture, solubility and taste in your matrix. The formulation simulator gives a transparent first estimate. It is an aid, not a specification.