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The sugar that makes you lose weight, you know, inulin
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1. What is extra_id_1?
The simple sugars that make inulin are among the most popular sugars in our diet, fructose and glucose, and it's worth noting that this type of sugar is very soluble in water. This compound is made up of more than 30 mono-sugar molecules that are linked together by durable glycosidic bonds.2. Sources and properties
Inulin is also found in bananas, onions, garlic, potatoes, and asparagus. It is almost 10 times less sweet than regular sucrose, so it cannot be used as a sugar substitute in the food industry. Examples include all kinds of sweet creams and creams. The largest amount of this compound sugar, which is about 40%, is found in the bulbs of chicory, cassava, hops, medicinal mushrooms, and the bulb sunflower, commonly known as topinambur. The energy value of inulin is quite low and is 150 calories per 100 g. It has condensing properties, which makes it possible to successfully use it instead of fat in some products.
