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Topinambur źródłem inuliny dla przemysłu mleczarskiego

Jerusalem artichoke a source of inulin for the dairy industry

Iwona Mystkowska*, Aleksandra Dmitrowicz**, Ewa Plażuk**

Summary

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) often referred to as Tuber Sunflower is a plant native to North America. Inulin is extracted from this plant on an industrial scale. Inulin is a water-soluble storage polysaccharide and belongs to a group of indigestible carbohydrates called fructans. Commonly, inulin is used as a prebiotic, texture modifier, fat or sugar substitute, and can have direct and indirect effects on the intestinal tract and many parts of the human body. The combination of a prebiotic and probiotic with the bifidogenic effects of inulin can play a decisive role in combating intestinal diseases. This review discusses the benefits of inulin as an additive to dairy products.

Publikacja powstała w ramach realizacji projektu „Właściwości dietetyczne i lecznicze bulw topinamburu (Helianthus tuberosus L.) w warunkach stosowania biostymulatorów”.