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Agave Inulin
Agave Inulin
Low concern
Fermentable fiber; can cause bloating and gas at higher intakes. Regarded as a fiber by FDA.
Found in
375 products
What it is
Inulin (a fructan dietary fiber) extracted from agave plants (Agave tequilana, A. salmiana).
Soluble fiber, prebiotic, and sugar/fat substitute in foods and supplements.
Why it's flagged
- GI symptoms (bloating, gas) at higher doses
What regulators actually say
"Inulin ... is recognized as a dietary fiber under the Nutrition Facts label rule."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Recognized as dietary fiber; GRAS notifications filed
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; health claim for chicory inulin authorized
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