Is Chicory Root a Sweetener?

Good Balance Chicory Root Sweetener is a soluble dietary fiber. Also known as Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS) a form of fiber found in Chicory Root plants. It can be added to food or drink with little impact on taste or texture while adding a fantastic source of fiber to your daily diet.

Is chicory root A sugar?

Due to its low glycemic index, chicory root fiber is considered a suitable sugar alternative in sugar-free or low-sugar bakery products for diabetics.

What sweetener is extracted from chicory root?

Inulin is an oligomer found in plants such as chicory and Jerusalem artichoke and has a sweetening power of 30–65% that of sucrose and a high degree of polymerization (DP) of 2–60.