[Introduction]
Inulin, which is known as synanthrin. It is a kind of natural fructose polymer occurring in the rhizome of compositae plants. Chicory extract is a product that is often used as a food additive or as a supplement in a high-fiber diet. It is made by first drying and grinding chicory root. The resulting product is then mixed with water, which helps to filter out all of the soluble materials. Chicory root extract is rich in inulin, which is a naturally occurring polysaccharide[...]