Inulin Supplier in Malaysia
Inulin supplier for food, beverage, nutrition, personal-care and feed manufacturers in Malaysia. Inulin is a plant-derived fructan ingredient sold as white to off-white powder or as an aqueous syrup concentrate, with source, chain-length distribution and physical form defining the commercial grade.
Chicory-derived powder is available in standard-chain and long-chain profiles, while agave-derived inulin is selected when that botanical source is part of the buyer's specification. Powder and syrup grades are not interchangeable by name alone because solids basis, solubility and handling differ.
Applications include dry and liquid foods, beverages, nutrition premixes, personal-care formulations and specified feed products. Oligofructose, mixed fibre syrups and finished supplements are separate products, and this raw ingredient page makes no health or therapeutic claim.
Send the required source, chain-length profile, powder or syrup form, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 9005-80-5
- Grade
- standard-chain chicory powder, long-chain chicory powder, agave powder, inulin syrup
- Appearance
- white to off-white powder, or clear to pale amber syrup according to grade
Inulin grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard-chain chicory inulin powder | white to off-white soluble powder | inulin content and chain-length profile confirmed against the required grade | Dry food, beverage premix and nutrition formulations that specify chicory-derived inulin and need a grade balanced for powder handling and aqueous dispersion. | Confirm the powder grade and pack format with the quotation. |
| Long-chain chicory inulin powder | fine white to off-white powder | inulin content and longer-chain distribution confirmed against the required grade | Food systems that select a longer-chain inulin profile for the formulation's solids, texture and solubility requirements rather than a standard soluble grade. | Confirm the chain-length grade and pack format with the quotation. |
| Agave inulin powder | white to pale cream powder | source identity, inulin content and chain-length distribution confirmed against the specification | Food, nutraceutical and dry-blend formulations that explicitly specify agave-derived inulin instead of chicory-derived material. | Confirm the source grade and pack format with the quotation. |
| Inulin syrup | clear to pale amber aqueous concentrate | dry solids, inulin content and chain-length distribution confirmed against the liquid-grade specification | Liquid food, beverage and premix manufacture where a pumpable inulin concentrate suits the process. The composition must identify inulin rather than oligofructose or a mixed fibre syrup. | Confirm the liquid grade and pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy inulin from ChemTrade
Request a quote for inulin
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | inulin, a plant-derived fructan carbohydrate with a distribution of chain lengths | — |
| CAS number | 9005-80-5 | — |
| Source | chicory root or agave as explicitly stated for the selected grade | — |
| Physical form | powder or aqueous syrup concentrate according to grade | — |
| Chain-length profile | degree-of-polymerisation distribution confirmed for standard-chain, long-chain or source-specific material | — |
| Solubility | varies with chain-length distribution, concentration and process temperature and is matched to the application | — |
| Grade controls | inulin content, dry solids or moisture, residual sugars, colour and microbiological limits as required | — |
Inulin applications
Safety and handling
Keep powder grades sealed and dry, protected from moisture and contamination. Store syrup grades under the conditions stated for the quoted concentrate and protect them from contamination and unnecessary temperature extremes.
Common questions about inulin
What is inulin?
Inulin is a plant-derived fructan carbohydrate made up of chains with a distribution of lengths. Commercial grades differ by botanical source, degree-of-polymerisation profile, inulin content, solubility and powder or syrup form.
What is the difference between chicory and agave inulin?
Both are inulin, but they come from different plant sources and can have different chain-length distributions, residual-sugar profiles and process behaviour. State the source required by the formulation instead of treating them as automatically interchangeable.
How do standard-chain and long-chain inulin grades differ?
They differ in the distribution of fructan chain lengths. That distribution affects solubility, dispersion and the way the ingredient contributes solids or texture, so the buyer should provide the required grade or functional process target without assuming one universal specification.
Is inulin syrup the same as oligofructose syrup?
No. Inulin syrup must retain an inulin composition and chain-length profile defined by its specification. Oligofructose is a shorter-chain fructan product, and mixed fibre syrups may contain additional ingredients; both should be quoted separately.
Is oligofructose a grade of inulin on this page?
No. Although the two are related fructans, oligofructose has a different shorter-chain profile and commercial identity. It is not an alias for the standard-chain or long-chain inulin grades covered here.
Does this page cover finished inulin supplements or fibre blends?
No. It covers inulin as a B2B raw ingredient. Capsules, sachets, drink mixes and blended fibre systems contain their own carriers, flavours, sweeteners or other actives and require a separate finished-product specification.
Which specifications should an inulin buyer provide?
State the botanical source, powder or syrup form, chain-length profile, inulin or dry-solids basis, residual-sugar limits, colour and any microbiological criteria. Also describe the process temperature and concentration where solubility is important.
What details are needed for an inulin quotation in Malaysia?
Provide the source, grade, physical form, specification, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and required documents so availability, commercial terms and timing can be confirmed.