Prebiotic fiber ingredient bridging food, pharma and skincare production
Liquid Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from the Jerusalem artichoke tuber, and it belongs to the Active Complexes section, which gathers concentrated functional ingredients for cosmetics, food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Globally, the strongest demand for inulin comes from the food industry, where it serves as a sugar and fat replacer, a source of soluble dietary fiber, and a prebiotic supporting gut microflora balance. It is widely used in dairy products, protein bars, beverages, reduced-calorie baked goods and functional food formulations.
In the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, inulin forms the base for dietary supplements, prebiotic blends and gut-health beverages. The liquid form is convenient for dosing on production lines, since it requires no pre-dissolving and blends smoothly into the water phase without clumping. In cosmetic manufacturing, inulin is valued as a moisturizing and conditioning agent that forms a light film on the skin surface, helping to retain hydration. It is commonly added to creams, serums, lotions, masks and body care products, where it softens skin texture and improves the sensory feel of the final formula.
Typical usage levels in cosmetic recipes range from 1 to 5 percent of the finished product weight, while food formulations can carry higher concentrations depending on desired texture and sweetness. The ingredient should be added during the water phase at temperatures not exceeding 60 degrees Celsius, avoiding prolonged boiling to preserve the polysaccharide structure. Inulin pairs well with other humectants, such as Sorbitol liquid non-crystallizing, which further softens texture and stabilizes moisture retention. In body care formulas targeting skin firmness, it is often combined with concentrated actives like Anti Stretch Complex, boosting the overall hydrating and restorative performance of the blend.
Liquid inulin also fits naturally into exfoliating and renewal routines, softening the effect of acidic actives — for instance, alongside Peeling emulsion 25 percent, where inulin helps retain moisture after the exfoliation step. The 1 liter package size suits studio-scale and small-batch manufacturing, allowing consistent inclusion of the ingredient across production runs of creams, serums, beverages and other goods without frequent reordering. Store the inulin in a tightly sealed container, in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations, to preserve its functional properties throughout the shelf life.
Prebiotic Hydrating Body Lotion
Distilled water 65 ml
Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin liquid 18 ml
Light vegetable oil 20 ml
Sorbitol liquid non-crystallizing 10 ml
Emulsifier 5 ml
Preservative 2 ml
Warm
the oil phase with the emulsifier until melted, then separately combine the
water, inulin and sorbitol. Blend both phases together at around 45 degrees
Celsius, mixing steadily until a smooth lotion forms. Once cooled to room
temperature, stir in the preservative and transfer the finished lotion into a
clean bottle.