Inulin in protein powder

What it is

The FDA names inulin and inulin-type fructans among the non-digestible carbohydrates it said it intended to propose adding to the definition of dietary fiber. The list here names agave as the source.

The ingredient lists here do not say why it was added.

How labels word it

• Organic Agave Inulin Fiber

Powders that list it (1)

• 10 Orgain Organic Protein, Creamy Chocolate Fudge Plant · 10 ingredients Orgain Organic Protein Blend (Organic Pea Protein, Organic Brown Rice Protein, Organic Mung Bean Protein, Organic Chia Seed), Orgain Creamer Base (Organic Acacia, Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Organic Rice Dextrin, Sunflower Lecithin, Organic Rosemary Extract), Organic Alkalized Cocoa, Organic Natural Flavors, Organic Agave Inulin Fiber, Organic Reb A (Stevia Extract), Sea Salt, Organic Acacia, Organic Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum

Sources

• FDA, Questions and Answers on Dietary Fiber