In most of the milk powder, there will be inulin as a substance in the ingredient list, but many parents are not clear what inulin is, this substance will not be harmful to the baby's body in the end, and it is not clear why inulin should be added to the milk powder, there are a lot of doubts about inulin. So is inulin a sugar substitute? What is the difference between inulin and probiotics? The answer to this question will be presented below.

Inulin is a reserve polysaccharide in plants, mainly from plants, with the physiological function of water-soluble dietary fiber. Inulin has attracted widespread attention as a natural intestinal probiotic development enhancer and is commonly used in food and beverages, health products and pharmaceuticals. Sugar substitute refers to a sweetener that is not a sugar, so inulin is not a sugar substitute, it is a reserve polysaccharide.

Inulin and probiotics both have health care functions, but there are some differences between them. Probiotics are microorganisms that are beneficial to the human body. And inulin is a prebiotic, belonging to the natural soluble dietary fiber, which can provide food resources and nutrients for probiotics, promote the growth of probiotics, and help to improve the environment of the intestinal tract. Probiotics and inulin should be used at the same time for better results.

Inulin is a reserve polysaccharide, not a sugar substitute, there is a certain difference between inulin and probiotics, probiotics are microorganisms that are beneficial to the human body, while inulin is a substance that provides food resources and nutrients for probiotics.