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Dairy Technology- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024
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Commercial source of inulin is
EXPLANATION
Prebiotic Fibers & Inulin Chemistry: Chicory Root Extraction, FOS & Synbiotic Formulations
- Inulin and Commercial Extraction:
- Inulin: A storage polysaccharide composed of linear chains of fructose units connected by $\beta(2\to 1)$ fructosyl-fructose glycosidic linkages, terminated with an $\alpha(1\to 2)$ D-glucose unit.
- Chicory Root (Cichorium intybus): The primary commercial and industrial agronomic source of inulin, containing $15-20\%$ inulin by fresh weight with a high degree of polymerization (DP $2-60$). It is widely utilized in functional dairy products as a prebiotic dietary fiber and fat replacer.
- Correct Option: Option 1 (Chicory root).
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