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Inulin powder is typically white and appears as an amorphous powder, bearing some resemblance in appearance to wheat flour. Its white, powdery appearance makes it well-suited for food processing due to its good concealment and ease of mixing. Pure inulin is tasteless, but it often contains small amounts of monosaccharides or disaccharides, giving it a slight sweetness. This mildly sweet taste can enhance the flavor of products when used in food applications.

Inulin has excellent hydrophilic properties, allowing it to absorb water and form a fine, smooth texture. This characteristic makes it valuable in improving the texture and mouthfeel of food products, such as giving low-fat dairy products a smooth mouthfeel or shortening the cooking time of noodles. Inulin is water-soluble, with its solubility increasing with temperature; at 10°C, its solubility is 6%, while at 90°C, it can reach 35%. Additionally, its solubility is inversely related to its degree of polymerization—the higher the degree of polymerization, the lower the solubility.

Inulin powder is relatively stable at room temperature and does not easily undergo chemical reactions. However, under high temperatures or specific conditions, such as during the high-temperature baking process of bread, the oligosaccharides in inulin may hydrolyze, producing a certain amount of reducing sugars, which could affect the flavor and quality of the product.

Inulin possesses various functional properties, such as regulating gut microbiota composition, modulating blood glucose levels, aiding in weight loss, improving constipation, promoting mineral absorption, lowering blood lipids, reducing cancer risk, and enhancing immunity. These functional properties give inulin broad application prospects in the food and health product sectors.

Inulin has been widely used in the processing of dairy products, baked goods, meat products, and beverages. As a dietary fiber, prebiotic, and substitute for fats and sugars, it can improve the nutritional structure and quality of foods, meeting consumers' demands for healthy foods.

Inulin powder, with its white, amorphous powder appearance, excellent hydrophilic properties, solubility, and multiple functional characteristics, holds significant application value in the food processing and health product industries.