A soluble fibre made of fructose units, which plants such as chicory and Jerusalem artichoke form as a storage substance.
Inulin for dogs
Inulin is a soluble fibre from plant roots. Chemically, it is a chain of fructose units that the body cannot break down. That is why inulin reaches the large intestine undigested.
Inulin » a storage substance instead of starch
Many plants store energy as starch. Some do it differently: they store inulin in their roots and tubers. These include chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, black salsify and dandelion.
Inulin owes its name to elecampane (Inula helenium), from whose root it was first obtained at the beginning of the 19th century. For feed and food, it is now obtained mainly from chicory root: the roots are chopped, the inulin is extracted with hot water, purified and dried into a fine white powder.
Why inulin only arrives in the large intestine
The units of inulin are linked in such a way that the digestive enzymes in the small intestine cannot break them down. Inulin therefore provides hardly any usable energy and tastes only slightly sweet.
In the large intestine, it is broken down by the gut bacteria living there, which use it as food. Fibres with this property are described as prebiotic.
What inulin is valued for in your dog's diet
Inulin is a prebiotic fibre. Gut bacteria break it down in the large intestine and use it as food.
Short-chain fatty acids are formed in the process.
Inulin and Jerusalem artichoke
Inulin can be used as a pure substance or as part of a plant. Jerusalem artichoke, for example, provides inulin together with other components of the tuber. You can find out more on our page about Jerusalem artichoke.
Origin and quality
We have worked with the same regular suppliers for many years. Their goods are tested for residues and are additionally examined by independent laboratories before they go into production.
Where we use inulin
Inulin is an ingredient of DOG FIT by PreThis® VITAL gastro, together with Jerusalem artichoke, linseed and psyllium husk.
Frequently asked questions about inulin
From elecampane (Inula helenium), from whose root inulin was first obtained.
No. Although it is built from sugar units, it is not broken down in the small intestine and provides hardly any usable energy.
That a fibre reaches the large intestine undigested and serves as food for the gut bacteria there. Inulin is the best known example.
We have worked with the same regular suppliers for many years. Their goods are tested for residues and are additionally examined by independent laboratories before they go into production.
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