Agave Inulin Benefits

Thickener and Prebiotic in trending Plant Based Diets

Many plant-based derivatives are used in the food and pharmaceutical industry because their properties comply with the health formulations being manufactured. Agave Inulin is one such ingredient being distributed by Maretai Organics Australia who are importers and distributors of this food ingredient in the region.

 If you are wondering what is Inulin, well, it would be true to say that it is a complex multi-task compound. Agave Inulin is composed of long-chain carbohydrates, which cater to innumerable health benefits. 

• The mechanism behind the multiple health benefits of Agave Inulin Powder, in relation to gut health, is justified by its selective metabolization in our body. This selectiveness allows certain good bacteria to thrive in the intestine and aid immune functions. Many diseases are warded off in this manner, mainly by keeping the unwanted pathogens at bay. 
• Intestinal mineral absorption is improved, and calcium absorption happens at optimal levels. This feature is suggestive of the potential use of Agave Inulin in bone supplements aimed for the same reason. 
• The use of inulin agave as a fat replacement supplement is also another benefit. Inulin works to decrease serum lipids concentration. 
• Appetite regulation is also an added advantage of Inulin, and it can hence prove beneficial for patients with gut disorders and appetite up-regulation. 
• Another major property of Agave Inulin is its ability to survive metabolic break down in the upper gut. This ability gives Inulin, dietary-fiber-like characteristics and is suggestive of its possible application as a medical-grade dietary fiber supplement. 
• Moreover, the powdered form of Agave Inulin can serve as a thickener to improve consistency in baby food, desserts, yogurt, biscuits, cake, crackers, nutrition bars, and more. It is also a great texturizer with possible uses in the food industry. Another great quality of this compound is related to improvement with solubility.

Agave Inulin is successfully trending as a plant-based derivative aimed to benefit the food and pharmaceutical industry, which will aid in the manufacture of myriads of products.  

References

• E. Gomez, K.M. Tuohy, G.R. Gibson, A. Klinder and A. Costabile (2009) In vitro evaluation of the fermentation properties and potential prebiotic activity of Agave fructans. Journal of Applied Microbiology¹

• Stephen Daniells (2010) Inulin plus resistant starch could be super prebiotic. William Reed Business Media, SAS²

• Kathy R. Niness (1999) Nutritional and Health Benefits of Inulin and Oligofructose. Orafti Active Food Ingredients, Malvern, PA³