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Louis Francois Inulin is a pure, powdered dietary fibre derived from chicory root, with a neutral to slightly sweet taste and a light, fine texture. Belonging to the fructan family of non-digestible carbohydrates, it is used widely in pastry, ice cream, confectionery, and beverage applications for its ability to build texture, retain moisture, and replace sugar or fat — while also enhancing nutritional profiles with prebiotic benefits.
As a 100% pure inulin, this product requires the addition of heat and/or sugar to fully hydrate and disperse properly in a preparation. Rehydration typically takes around 2 hours, making it ideal for recipes that allow for resting or gentle heat processing. While some commercial cold-soluble inulins rely on added sugar to improve dispersibility, Louis Francois Inulin offers clean-label purity and greater formulation control.
Incorporation:
Disperse inulin into the liquid phase of your recipe and apply moderate heat and stirring to aid hydration. For smoother results, combine with a portion of sugar or other dry solids before adding to liquids. Allow up to 2 hours for full hydration.
Pastry & Bakery: Adds body, softness, and mild sweetness to reduced-sugar batters, doughs, and sponges
Confectionery: Supports texture and structure in pâte de fruit, caramels, and fibre-enriched candies
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts: Improves creaminess, reduces ice crystallization, and enhances melt feel
Beverages & Shakes: Contributes soluble fiber with little to no impact on flavor or clarity
Dietetic & Vegan Recipes: Works well as a fat or sugar replacer in clean-label or functional formulations
Typical usage ranges from 2–10%, depending on application and desired fibre content. Begin at lower levels in recipes unfamiliar with added fibre.
Fine white to slightly yellow powder
Pure inulin from chicory root (no additives)
Mildly sweet, odorless
Requires heat and/or sugar to disperse
Rehydration time: ~2 hours
High solubility, low glycemic impact
Suitable for clean-label, plant-based, and functional food use
Prebiotic caramel or jam fillings with improved mouthfeel
Creamy vegan gelato base with natural fibre boost
Soft-textured madeleines or financiers in reduced-sugar formats
Smooth fruit purées with stabilized structure
Fibre-enriched smoothie blends or bottled juices
Louis Francois Inulin is pure inulin, without added sugar, offering greater label control and flexibility in premium pastry and functional food applications.
Like other high-quality hot inulins, it requires sugar and/or heat to properly disperse—unlike cold-soluble versions, which include added sugar to improve instant hydration.
With 2-hour rehydration, it matches or outperforms similar hot inulin powders in texture, clarity, and formulation stability—without compromising on ingredient transparency.
Extracted from chicory root, rich in non-digestible oligosaccharides (fructans).
Trusted by chefs for over a century, Maison Louis Francois creates precise, functional ingredients that support modern techniques without compromising tradition. Their pure inulin is a staple for pastry chefs and food professionals who seek texture, fibre, and clean formulation in baking, confectionery, and modernist cuisine.