Dairy products include milk products, cheese, yogurt, ice cream and many other fermented dairy products, while non-dairy alternatives also fall into these categories. Functional foods are one of the fastest growing segments of the market. Consumers have a growing demand for products that are tasty, nutritionally balanced, and have friendly labels.
Organic inulin can be used in nutritional and functional foods. Organic inulin is a natural prebiotic fiber that has been clinically proven to stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria. Recently, inulin has been added to a source of "dietary fiber" approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a sugar substitute, fat substitute and food texture improver. Organic inulin will improve the texture and taste of dairy and dairy substitute products, while helping to reduce added sugar, increase dietary fiber, and provide digestive health benefits (prebiotics).
