Prebiotic Properties
• Resistance to digestion
• Hydrolysis and fermentation by colonic microflora
• Selective stimulation of growth of one or a limited number of bacteria in the feces
• May repress the growth of pathogens for overall beneficial health
The Agave fructans are an important and emerging group of prebiotics. On an industrial scale, inulin is extracted from Chicory, Agave, or Artichoke with physical treatments.
Inulin is a prebiotic ingredient that belongs to a class of fibers known as fructans.
A prebiotic is a non-digestible food ingredient that beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the colon to improve host health.
