About Inulin

Louis Francois Inulin is a pure, powdered dietary fibre derived from chicory root, with a neutral to slightly sweet taste and a light, fine texture. Belonging to the fructan family of non-digestible carbohydrates, it is used widely in pastry, ice cream, confectionery, and beverage applications for its ability to build texture, retain moisture, and replace sugar or fat — while also enhancing nutritional profiles with prebiotic benefits.

As a 100% pure inulin, this product requires the addition of heat and/or sugar to fully hydrate and disperse properly in a preparation. Rehydration typically takes around 2 hours, making it ideal for recipes that allow for resting or gentle heat processing. While some commercial cold-soluble inulins rely on added sugar to improve dispersibility, Louis Francois Inulin offers clean-label purity and greater formulation control.

Use:

Incorporation:
Disperse inulin into the liquid phase of your recipe and apply moderate heat and stirring to aid hydration. For smoother results, combine with a portion of sugar or other dry solids before adding to liquids. Allow up to 2 hours for full hydration.

Application:

• Pastry & Bakery: Adds body, softness, and mild sweetness to reduced-sugar batters, doughs, and sponges

• Confectionery: Supports texture and structure in pâte de fruit, caramels, and fibre-enriched candies

• Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts: Improves creaminess, reduces ice crystallization, and enhances melt feel

• Beverages & Shakes: Contributes soluble fiber with little to no impact on flavor or clarity

• Dietetic & Vegan Recipes: Works well as a fat or sugar replacer in clean-label or functional formulations

Recommended Dosage:

Typical usage ranges from 2–10%, depending on application and desired fibre content. Begin at lower levels in recipes unfamiliar with added fibre.

Observations:

• Fine white to slightly yellow powder

• Pure inulin from chicory root (no additives)

• Mildly sweet, odorless

• Requires heat and/or sugar to disperse

• Rehydration time: ~2 hours

• High solubility, low glycemic impact

• Suitable for clean-label, plant-based, and functional food use

Elaborations:

• Prebiotic caramel or jam fillings with improved mouthfeel

• Creamy vegan gelato base with natural fibre boost

• Soft-textured madeleines or financiers in reduced-sugar formats

• Smooth fruit purées with stabilized structure

• Fibre-enriched smoothie blends or bottled juices

Differences from Similar Products:

• Louis Francois Inulin is pure inulin, without added sugar, offering greater label control and flexibility in premium pastry and functional food applications.

• Like other high-quality hot inulins, it requires sugar and/or heat to properly disperse—unlike cold-soluble versions, which include added sugar to improve instant hydration.

• With 2-hour rehydration, it matches or outperforms similar hot inulin powders in texture, clarity, and formulation stability—without compromising on ingredient transparency.

Origin:

Extracted from chicory root, rich in non-digestible oligosaccharides (fructans).

Maison Louis Francois: A Legacy of Culinary Innovation

Trusted by chefs for over a century, Maison Louis Francois creates precise, functional ingredients that support modern techniques without compromising tradition. Their pure inulin is a staple for pastry chefs and food professionals who seek texture, fibre, and clean formulation in baking, confectionery, and modernist cuisine.