Inulin Powder 500g | Prebiotic Fibre | Vegan | Packaging May Vary

Why use it?:I first heard about inulin on Angela Ripon's TV show about ageing, then on Michael Mosely's show about insomnia, I am not a person who uses supplements, and only take what a doctor tells me to, but I have recently been diagnosed with mild fatty liver and need a lower fat, lower sugar, higher fibre, more exercise regime, and needed to lose around 5 pounds (I've lost 10)Inulin will not directly help much with the fatty liver, but it will help more generally with gut health and core fat. I am mostly using it as reminder of my good intentions. Using Inulin multiple times a day reminds me to eat a raw carrot instead of a biscuit, and skip puddings.I am one of those people that needs to trick themselves into good behaviour by using 'life hacks'. Eating healthily reminds me to use inulin, using inulin reminds me to eat healthily. A screwtop tupperware container of inulin next to the kettle reminds me to use it in every drink. When my wife puts the container in the cupboard, I forget! So, yeah, find your own way of keeping your usage up.How I use it:The recommended amount, depending on where you end up after a Google search, is 10-20 grams a day. I started on 10, but am now on 15-20.A teaspoon each in four hot drinks a day is 10 grams, two teaspoons in my porridge is another 5 grams, so the little and often approach soon gets you to your target level.You CAN sprinkle it on a plate of food, but it looks weird and puts me off, so I only add it to liquids, or at least semi-liquids such as baked beans (the reduced salt and sugar version, of course). When it is damp it crystallises slightly, like damp sherbet, so it is much better in a drink.Taste and consistency:It has a slightly sweet taste. To give you a sense of how sweet, I'd say it is about 25% of the sweetness of sugar. I used to add half a teaspoon of sugar to my tea - two teaspoons of this tastes about the same. If you have a sweet tooth, then using inulin won't be a chore at all.It mixes in very well and there is no residue. If you plonk a spoonful into a cup of tea you will end up with a lump of it on the spoon which will go after a bit of vigorous stirring. So, instead, sprinkle it in then stir and it fully dissolves almost immediately.There are 11 calories in 5 grams, so my regime adds an irrelevant 22-33 calories a day.Does it work?:My liver won't be checked again for years, so there will be no way of knowing. I am the sort of person that wants immediate and measurable results, so this does bother me a little. However, I am comfortable that at the *absolute* minimum I am adding some fibre to my diet. Anything else is a bonus. And, as already mentioned, using it help me to remember to be good, and vice versa. The pounds have come off easily, due to exercise and sensible eating. I can't credit inulin for that, put it is a part of a regime that has worked very well for me.Brands & Prices:Shop around! My ex-wife uses MyProtein inulin, but it has an allergen warning on the back of the pack for milk, eggs and soya, even though it is pure inulin. This means they can't guarantee a clean manufacturing process which put me off. And they don't say what it is made of - I want 100% ground chicory root, as you can't get more natural than that.My first purchase was Homework Health 500g, and after successfully using it all I wanted a 1kg bag to save money. At the time Homework Health didn't do one so I bought Nu U 1kg and then this 1kg bag from Peak Supps.They are indistinguishable from each other in taste and texture. MyProtein has the best bag - it has a velcro-style seal - all of the others are standard ziplock style closures and none of them close properly again once the bag is open. If your cupboard is prone to damp then you'll want to transfer it to an airtight container.Broadly speaking you should be paying around £10 for 500g, and £18 for 1kg. A canny shopper will find deals that beat these prices, and at the time of writing Peak Supps is by far the best price on Amazon. Once you are into the habit of using inulin, it will pay to stock up on a good deal.Verdict:£14-18 for eight to twelve weeks supply, is not a trivial cost, but is certainly affordable, especially now I am skipping lattes. It is very easy to use, does not ruin the taste or consistency of food and drink (aside from a little sweetening) and, according to multiple sources (but *not* officially the NHS), is a beneficial supplement. I'll stick with it.The various brands are so similar that you might as well purchase solely on price. Peak Supps has been the cheapest for a while and I am on my second 1kg bag already.I hope this review helps you. Do let me know if you have any questions.

"This inulin powder is fantastic! The quality is excellent, and it mixes easily into smoothies and drinks. It’s a great way to add prebiotic fiber to my diet, and I've noticed a positive impact on my digestion. Being vegan and gluten-free is a huge bonus as well. The 1kg pack is excellent value, and the packaging is simple and eco-friendly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to support their gut health!"

Bought after TV doctor Mike Mosely had success with inulin as remedy for poor sleep, saying it gave him about two extra hours. Obviously doesn't work for everyone as unsuccessful for me. However it is acknowledged as reducing internal fat around organs so shall continue taking. Product is great value and seems good quality as dissolves in hot drinks without any taste. Will report back if have success longer term and if anyone can recommend other natural products for sleep then I'm all ears!

Good product delivered on time.I am beginning to prefer this to the probiotics seems to work for me.Will buy again tho looks like it will last a while.

It is tasteless and has hardly any calories, making it ideal for coffee, 1 level teaspoon at a time. Two teaspoons a day is ideal to increase your fibre intake. It is very good value, too. I would highly recommend it if you need to increase your fibre intake.

Bought before and will buy again. Great product, works well.

Easy to use over food or sprinkle in tea or any drink. No flavour. I know my stomach has settled down since useing. Would buy again.

Good value