Organic Prebiotic Inulin Powder 250g or 500g by Golden Greens

Golden Greens inulin is made from organically grown agave plants. Agave inulin is both higher in dietary fibre and lower in sugars compared to chicory inulin. The vast majority of inulin sold in the UK is chicory inulin.

We recommend taking one to three teaspoonfuls (5 to 15 grams) per day. If you use sugar as a sweetener then use inulin instead. For example sprinkle inulin on your (preferably non-sweetened) cereals such as weetabix, shredded wheat or porridge. Inulin can also be used in cooking.

Inulin powder can also be added to your favourite smoothie, juice or beverage. If not using a blender then to be lump-free, rather than adding the inulin to your liquid, do it the other way round. Add your liquid to your powder a little at a time, mixing into a smooth paste, then gradually diluting the paste and mixing until you have a lump-free great tasting drink.

When you first use inulin powder, it can lead to flatulence, constipation or loose stools. Make sure you drink plenty of water and start with a low daily amount and gradually build up to 5g or more per day. On first use we recommend starting with a quarter of a teaspoon for several days; if there are no problems or discomfort build up to half a teaspoon, then three quarters of a teaspoon, then a full teaspoon. Once you have no problems with a full teaspoon then use as you wish.

The NHS recommends adults get 30g of dietary fibre per day for the many health benefits it brings. However the average person in the UK falls 40% short of this daily target, at just 18g per day. Each 5g teaspoon of Golden Greens Inulin powder will give you a 4.5g boost in your daily intake.

Inulin is used as a prime source of soluble dietary fibre for improving digestive health. Soluble fibre swells into a gel like substance and is not digested by your body, but passes undigested into your gut (your large intestine). Inulin can help to soften your stool and significantly increased bowel movement frequency so can be used if you are suffering from constipation. If you are suffering from constipation then it is vital to increase your consumption of liquids to enable the inulin to absorb water to form the gel and to soften your stools.

Inulin is a prebiotic. It passes undigested to your large intestine (gut) where it feeds the good bacteria thereby encouraging them to flourish and denying an opportunity for harmful bacteria to thrive. Inulin has been shown to be especially beneficial to Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. The good bacteria in your gut help to keep the number of harmful bacteria down and help to stimulate your immune system to prevent infection.

Inulin can also be used as a sugar substitute, for example on cereals or in home cooking, as a part of a weight loss regime. Golden Greens inulin has a mild sweetness but only contains 3.7% sugars.

In the BBC series "How to Stay Young" featuring Angela Rippon, her doctor recommended inulin powder to help reduce her high levels of visceral fat around her organs, including her heart and liver.

The late Dr. Michael Mosley, in his BBC documentary - "The Truth About Sleep", found that taking inulin dramatically reduced the amount of time he was awake whilst in bed, down from 21% to just 8%. This followed research carried out at the University of Colorado which found that prebiotics "improve non-REM sleep, as well as REM sleep after a stressful event". To help improve sleep take 90 minutes before retiring to bed.

After Dr. Mosley took inulin for just 5 days he was so impressed with the changes that he scored it a 9 out of 10 for effectiveness for improving his own sleep.

We are not qualified to give medical advice. You should always address any health queries to your GP.

We are not qualified to give medical advice. You should always address any health queries to your GP.

You can find further information on Fibre and Diabetes from Diabetes UK.

We are not qualified to give medical advice. You should always address any health queries to your GP.

The NHS do recommend increasing the amount of soluble fibre in your diet if you are suffering from constipation. See NHS IBS Dietary Advice. Inulin is 91% pure soluble dietary fibre. However you should start with a lower dose and make sure you drink extra water, otherwise your constipation could become worse. Inulin bulks up by absorbing water and helps to improve the transit of your food through your digestive tract, so it is very important that you drink the extra water.

On first use we recommend starting with just a quarter of a teaspoon of inulin for several days; if there are no problems or discomfort build up to half a teaspoon, then three quarters of a teaspoon, then a full teaspoon.

We are not qualified to give medical advice. You should always address any health queries to your GP.

The NHS recommend "eating a high-fibre diet may help ease the symptoms of diverticular disease and stop you developing diverticulitis." See NHS Diverticulitis Advice. Inulin is 91% pure soluble dietary fibre. However you should start with a lower dose and make sure you drink extra water, otherwise your constipation could become worse. Inulin bulks up by absorbing water and helps to improve the transit of your food through your digestive tract, so it is very important that you drink the extra water.

On first use we recommend starting with just a quarter of a teaspoon of inulin for several days; if there are no problems or discomfort build up to half a teaspoon, then three quarters of a teaspoon, then a full teaspoon.

Just 100% pure, certified organic, agave inulin powder. Our agave inulin is grown in Mexico.

A best before date is written onto the back of the packet. This shows how long the powder will last unopened.

The Best Before date for our current stock is shown in the footer at the bottom of the purchase table on this webpage.

The best before date is the end of the month shown, and should not be confused with a Use By date. A best before date is a conservative estimate of when the powder is still in pristine state, but generally most powders will be fine to use after their best before date.

We provide our inulin powder in a foil-lined and re-sealable packet to help you keep it as fresh as the day you opened it.

All orders from our website come with Free UK Delivery, no matter how small or large the order. The price you see is the price you pay. We do not waste your time and abuse your trust by adding hidden charges at the checkout.

We succeed as a company, despite our small profit margins, by having an exceptionally high customer retention rate.

You will receive your inulin powder between 1 and 4 working days after you make your order.

We have 24 hour order processing. Orders received before midday will usually be posted the same day, otherwise your order will be posted the next working day.

Orders under 2Kg in weight are sent by Royal Mail 48 post, a 2-3 working day service.

Orders over 2Kg may be split between two or more parcels, but sometimes it is more appropriate to send heavier parcels by ParcelForce courier.

We operate a free upgrade to 1st Class delivery, which would knock one working day off the delivery time. Just email or phone us if you are in a desperate hurry for your order and we will do what we can.