How to Use inulin in a Sentence

inulin

noun
  • There is no standard daily dosage of inulin for weight loss.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Very high fiber breads are often fortified with a type of fiber known as inulin or chicory root fiber.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2018
  • Other high-fiber foods that pack lots of inulin include asparagus and most leafy greens.
    — Lisa Lillien, Redbook, 18 Apr. 2014
  • The stomach doesn't digest inulin.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Prebiotics, like inulin, are a form of dietary fiber that feed the good bacteria in your gut.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2024
  • Once there, the inulin helps nourish the good bacteria that make up your gut microbiome.
    — Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • But inulin is an enormous molecule, and yeasts prefer to feast on dainty morsels.
    — Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, 30 Dec. 2019
  • The amount of inulin that’s tolerated seems to vary from person to person.
    — Christy Brissette, Washington Post, 12 June 2019
  • Then there’s inulin, a prebiotic that feeds the 'good' bacteria on our skin.
    — Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • One of the most prevalent fiber-boosting ingredients is inulin.
    — Christy Brissette, Washington Post, 12 June 2019
  • Since inulin is a soluble fiber that holds water, it can be used as a low-calorie option to replace fat in certain recipes.
    — Adele Jackson-Gibson, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2020
  • Some fruit and vegetable supplements contain fibers from inulin, flaxseed, or various gums.
    — Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Garlic contains the fiber inulin, a prebiotic, which is known to boost good gut bacteria.
    — Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2022
  • Blue agaves amass fat caches of inulin but are unlike other species that guard those riches with tough fibers and harsh-smelling chemical deterrents.
    — Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, 30 Dec. 2019
  • But the evidence is VERY clear that inulin makes people gassy.
    — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Our bodies didn’t develop to digest psyllium husk and inulin.
    — Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Although inulin can feed good gut bacteria, Gewirtz says that the byproducts of it (short chain fatty acids) might also help pathogens grow.
    — Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Chicory root coffee contains small amounts of a prebiotic compound called inulin.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Chicory root coffee contains small amounts of a prebiotic compound called inulin.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Even the less flashy additions, like inulin (a prebiotic that supports the skin microbiome), keep skin soft, not squeaky.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 May 2026
  • Some of the top fiber supplements include psyllium husk, glucomannan, oat bran, and inulin.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2022
  • Also known as sunchokes, these root vegetables are high in inulin, a prebiotic that promotes good bacteria in your body.
    — Lisa Lillien, Redbook, 18 Apr. 2014
  • To assess the fiber content in a protein bar, check the ingredients list for processed or isolated fibers, such as chicory root fiber or inulin.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Many of these products are made with ingredients like chicory root, which contains inulin, or soluble tapioca and corn fiber.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
  • Each serving provides all of the natural benefits of probiotics, spinach leaf extract, and inulin.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Key Takeaways Both inulin and psyllium are forms of soluble fiber that have gut health benefits.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Combining inulin and psyllium provides broader support for gut health.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Artichoke hearts are a good source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 June 2026
  • Poppi, Olipop’s main competitor, runs about 4 to 5 grams of sugar per can and uses agave inulin and apple cider vinegar.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
  • The inulin from Jerusalem artichoke may cause some digestive upset for those with IBS.
    — Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024

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