| Attribute | Chicory Root Inulin (Powder) |
Chicory Root Inulin L90 (Liquid) |
PreBiotica JA (Jerusalem Artichoke) |
PreBiotica AG Organic (Agave) |
PreBiotica P95 (FOS Powder) |
| Source | Chicory root
(Belgium/USA) |
Chicory root
(Belgium/USA) |
Jerusalem artichoke | Organic agave plant | Chicory root
(oligofructose) |
| Fiber/Active Content | ≥90% oligofructose | ≥90% oligofructose
(liquid) |
≥90% inulin | ≥85% inulin
(organic) |
≥95% FOS |
| Sweetness/Taste | ~10% sweetness
of sucrose; neutral flavor |
~40–45% sweetness
of sucrose; neutral, slightly sweet |
Neutral to
slightly sweet; mild earthy note |
Neutral to
slightly sweet; mild agave flavor |
Slightly sweet;
clean; FOS have higher sweetness than long-chain inulin |
| Form | Fine granulated
powder |
Viscous syrup;
Brix 73.5–75.7% |
Powder | Powder | Powder |
| Average Chain Length | DP 8–13
(medium chain) |
DP 8–13
(medium chain) |
Variable;
mix of short and medium chain |
Variable;
agave-derived; typically short- to medium-chain |
DP 2–8
(short chain FOS) |
| Prebiotic Activity | Excellent; well-
researched Bifidobacterium stimulator |
Excellent; liquid
format for wet applications |
Good; Jerusalem
artichoke sourcing provides diverse prebiotic activity |
Good; agave inulin
has similar prebiotic profile to chicory; organic |
Excellent; short-
chain FOS are highly fermentable; rapid prebiotic response |
| Solubility | Good; dissolves
in warm liquids; lower in cold |
Fully dissolved;
ready-to-use liquid |
Good | Good | Excellent;
short-chain FOS dissolve readily in cold water |
| Stability | Good; heat stable
to ~130°C; pH 4–7 |
Good; refrigerate
after opening; pH 4–7 |
Good heat
and pH stability |
Good; USDA Organic;
heat stable |
Good; more sensitive
to acid hydrolysis than long-chain |
| Labeling | Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; USDA Organic |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; organic available |
| Ideal Applications | Protein bars, dairy,
baked goods, beverages, fiber fortification; fat/sugar replacement |
Sauces, dressings,
beverages, dairy, protein shakes; wet applications |
Functional foods,
beverages, snacks; clean-label JA-sourced fiber |
Organic functional
foods, bars, beverages; organic fiber claim |
Probiotic products,
digestive health beverages, dairy, protein nutrition |
