Inulin is a heterogeneous collection of fructose polymers. It consists of chain-terminating glucosyl moieties and a repetitive fructosyl moiety,which are linked by β(2,1) bonds
Inulins are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides produced by many types of plants,industrially most often extracted from chicory.The inulins belong to a class of dietary fibers known as fructans.