Inulin / Chicory Root Fibre — Food Grade
Allzone Trading supplies food grade inulin (chicory root fibre) to manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Inulin is a soluble fructan fibre used for fibre enrichment, sugar and fat replacement and texture building. Chain length, fibre content and sweetness differ by grade and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Inulin / Chicory Root Fibre
- Grades
- Food Grade
- Typical applications
- Fibre-enriched beverages and dairy · Bars, cereals and baked goods · Fat replacement in spreads and desserts
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Food Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Fibre-enriched beverages and dairy
- Bars, cereals and baked goods
- Fat replacement in spreads and desserts
- Sugar-reduction systems
- Nutritional and supplement powders
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Inulin (chicory root fibre) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 9005-80-5
- Source
- Chicory root (Cichorium intybus)
- Structure
- Fructan with varying degree of polymerisation
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Inulin (chicory root fibre) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Inulin is a chicory-derived fructan bought for two distinct jobs: adding soluble dietary fibre and replacing fat or sugar with body and mouthfeel. Chain length decides which job it does well — long-chain grades build creamy texture, short-chain grades add sweetness and solubility — so degree of polymerisation belongs in every enquiry. Ontario and Quebec dairy, bakery and beverage manufacturers and the Greater Toronto Area supplement sector are its main Canadian outlets.
Primary uses
- Raising dietary fibre content in foods and beverages
- Replacing fat with a creamy texture in dairy and spreads
- Reducing sugar while keeping body and mouthfeel
- Providing a prebiotic fibre in supplement formats
Applications
- Yoghurt, dairy desserts and frozen dessert
- Bakery, bars and cereal products
- Beverages and powdered drink mixes
- Supplement powders and fibre blends
- Meat and plant-based analogue texture systems
Advantages
- Contributes measurable soluble fibre to nutrition panels
- Long-chain grades give fat-like mouthfeel without fat
- Neutral to slightly sweet, so flavour systems need little adjustment
- Well-studied prebiotic fibre with established industry use
Limitations to consider
- High intakes cause digestive discomfort, capping practical dose
- Hydrolyses in acidic, high-temperature conditions, reducing fibre content
- Grades with different chain lengths behave very differently
- Not suitable for products marketed to low-FODMAP consumers
How to choose the right grade
- Specify the degree of polymerisation or grade family, not just 'inulin'
- Confirm the pH and thermal profile of your process before selecting
- Decide whether the objective is fibre content, texture or sugar reduction
- Set the dietary fibre analytical method that will be used on the label
Typical grades
- Native / standard inulin
- Long-chain (HP) inulin
- Instant / agglomerated grade
- Organic-certified grade where documented
Comparable materials — how Inulin (chicory root fibre) sits against alternatives
- Fructooligosaccharides — shorter-chain, sweeter fructan
- Resistant dextrin — higher process tolerance
- Polydextrose — bulking fibre with different tolerance profile
- Citrus or pea fibre — insoluble fibre with different texture effect
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Inulin (chicory root fibre)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Degree of polymerisation and inulin content
- Residual sugars and dietary fibre content by declared method
- Particle size, solubility and dispersion behaviour
- Microbiological and heavy metals limits
- Certification statements and documentation required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from strong odours
- Keep food, feed and technical grades physically segregated
- Rotate stock and re-close partial bags immediately after use
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for inulin-chicory-root-fiber-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Chain length required
- Process pH and temperature exposure
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of inulin / chicory root fibre+
Inulin is a chain of fructose units that resists digestion in the small intestine and is fermented in the colon. Functionally it dissolves to build viscosity, forms a fat-mimicking gel at high concentration in water, and adds fibre without the coarse mouthfeel of insoluble fibres.
Standard or long-chain changes everything+
Standard inulin dissolves readily and carries a slight sweetness; long-chain grades are less soluble, less sweet and much better at building a fat-like gel. Choosing the wrong chain length is the most common reason an inulin trial fails, so the grade should be selected against the function, not the price.
Process conditions affect stability+
Fructans are sensitive to low pH combined with heat and time, which can reduce the fibre content that survives to the finished product. Share your pH, thermal process and shelf life so the supplier can advise whether inulin or a more process-stable fibre is the correct choice.
Documentation and specification+
Functional values differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between inulin and FOS?+
Both are fructans; FOS has shorter chains and is sweeter. Both are listed separately and can be quoted together for comparison.
Will it survive an acidic beverage process?+
Fructans can hydrolyse under acid and heat. Share your pH and thermal profile and the supplier will advise on grade suitability.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — the supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet are shared for the exact grade quoted.
Can you deliver to Ontario and Quebec food plants?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Inulin Chicory Root Fibre Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Inulin / Chicory Root Fibre?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.