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Prebiotics, Probiotics, FMT / Manipulators of the Intestinal Microbiota

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Inulin-type fructans (ITF) / Inulin & Localisation / Occurence

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It is synthesized by a wide variety of plants and can be found in several food sources, including:

Jerusalem artichoke, in particular, is known for its high Inulin-type fructans (ITF) / Inulin content and potential for commercial production
Munim et al. 2017 Journal of Food Research 6…

An analysis of the composition, health benefits, and future market potential of the jerusalem artichoke in canada
Munim et al. 2017 Journal of Food Research 6: 69-69
Isolation and identification of O-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2-->1)-O-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-(2-->1)-D-fru ctose, a product of the enzymic hydrolysis of the inulin from Cichorium intybus.
De Bruyn et al. 1992 Carbohydr Res. 235: 303-8

7/1/2026