Osavi Inulin from Chicory Root

Name: Osavi Inulin from Chicory Root
Brand: Osavi
SKU: 5904139922637
Price: 11.99 GBP
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Brands: Osavi

£11.99

Fibruline™ inulin from chicory root, as a highly soluble powder.

What it is

Inulin from chicory root, as Fibruline™
Inulin is a soluble dietary fibre of the fructan family
Highly soluble — stirs into water or a cold drink

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Stir into water or a cold drink.

Good to know

Suitable for vegans
Suitable for vegetarians

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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SKU: 5904139922637

At a glance

£0.59

per daily dose

Moderate

evidence for chicory inulin and fos

Our honest take

Plain chicory-root fibre (Fibruline): the full label serving of 4½ scoops (13.5 g) gives 12 g of inulin, which is the amount set in the conditions for chicory inulin's authorised claim. That is more than many people tolerate at first, so start with one scoop and build up slowly, as wind and bloating are common. At the full serving the 270 g tub lasts only 20 days, so it is cheap per tub but not per month.

You want a cheap, single-ingredient fibre powder
You are prepared to build up gradually towards a larger daily amount
You need a vegan product
You follow a low-FODMAP diet or get bloated easily (inulin is a fructan)
You have ongoing bowel symptoms that your GP has not checked
You take medicines that need careful timing (ask your pharmacist)

The science

Chicory inulin and FOS· evidence: Moderate

Inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are soluble fibres from the fructan family, found naturally in chicory root, onions, garlic, leeks and bananas. Gut bacteria ferment them.

Native chicory inulin has one authorised claim, about bowel function, but only at 12 g a day, far more than the small amounts of FOS added to capsules. Most adults in the UK eat too little fibre (the target is 30 g a day), and food sources are the best place to start.

FOS from other sources, and small amounts in capsules, have no authorised claims.

Authorised health claim
Chicory inulin contributes to normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency. (Only for foods providing at least 12 g of native chicory inulin a day.)

Typical dose: 12 g a day of native chicory inulin for the authorised claim; start with 2 to 3 g a day and build up slowly. Capsules with added FOS usually give 20 to 300 mg.

Safety: Wind, bloating and loose stools are common, especially if you start with a large amount; build up gradually and drink plenty of fluid. People following a low-FODMAP diet are usually advised to avoid fructans.

Research we looked at:
EFSA NDA Panel (2015). Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to native chicory inulin and maintenance of normal defecation by increasing stool frequency. EFSA Journal 13(1):3951.
SACN (2015). Carbohydrates and Health. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition.
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register (Department of Health and Social Care).

Ingredients & nutrition

Per 4½ scoops (13.5 g, daily dose): Fibruline chicory (Cichorium intybus) root fibre 13.5 g, of which inulin 12 g.

Ingredients: Fibre derived from chicory root (Cichorium intybus).

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Dissolve the powder in 200 ml of hot or cold water, or stir it into food. The full daily serving is 4½ scoops (13.5 g); start with less and build up over a week or two. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	270 grams	£11.99	£0.59
Doctor's Best Prebiotic Powder Sunfiber		from £20.99	–
NOW Foods Prebiotic Fiber with Fibersol-2		from £20.99	–
Life Extension FLORASSIST Prebiotic Chewable		from £15.99	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.