Description
Inulin Sosa,is a fructan (a polymer of fructose molecules), usually found in the roots, tubers and rhizomes of certain plants such as burdock, chicory, dandelion, as a reserve substance. It is part of dietary fibre. Its name comes from the first plant to be isolated in 1804, Helenium Inula helenium).
Inulin is used in food processing because of its starch-like properties (note that inulin is not a food additive under European law).
Inulin can be used as a substitute for flour, with no flavour and a very fat-like texture. In addition to these properties, it is interesting to note that metabolisation of inulin provides 1.5 kcal.
Therefore, in many products, especially dairy and ice-cream, inulin is used to replace fat.
It has the property of forming gels that retain a lot of water.
How to use: Dissolve in liquid at 70°C for total dissolution. Once in the liquid, the mixture must be left at 5°C for 2 hours to work properly, then it can be frozen. Thermoreversible between 35 and 40°C.
Dosage: 50-200 gr/kg liquid
Recommendations for use: replaces fats in mousse, ice cream and creams.
Quantity: 500 gr.