100% Pure Chicory, Inulin soluble fibre food supplement 250g Inulin is a compound which occurs naturally in many foods, including chicory. It is a high fibre, low calorie substance. Fibres like Inulin are a type of carbohydrate which the body cannot digest. They move through the digestive system to the colon, where they serve as food for the good bacteria there. The colon is full of bacteria, often referred to as ‘The Microbiome’. Much research is being carried out on the impact of the bacteria of the microbiome, and the fibres which feed them. The fibres which feed the good bacteria of the microbiome are often referred to as ‘prebiotics’ Natures Aid Inulin is 100% natural and can be added to any food or drink. Each 5g serving provides 4.4g of fibre. Nutritional Information Amount Per 5g Amount Per 100g Energy and Kcal 42kJ/ 10.kcal 840kJ/ 208kcal Fat 0g 0g of which saturate: 0g 0g Carbohydrates 0.4g 8g of which sugars: 0.4g 8g Fibre 4.4g 88g Protein 0g 0g Sodium Trace Trace