Comprehensive Guide to Inulin
Applications in Health, Nutrition and Consumer Products
Published on 28. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
524 pages
978-0-443-36617-8 (ISBN)
Description
Comprehensive Guide to Inulin: Applications in Health, Nutrition and Consumer Products explores the multifaceted role of this prebiotic soluble fiber. Providing the latest research on prebiotics, this book examines the beneficial effects of inulin consumption and its practical applications for improving diet, health, and therapeutic solutions. Its role as a sustainable ingredient formulations for consumer food product development and pharmaceutical products is also explored. Through contributions from leading experts across 18 chapters, the book looks at the comparative health benefits of inulin versus other soluble dietary fibers, its therapeutic roles in disease management, and its significant impact on precision nutrition.
Case studies showcase practical applications of inulin in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical innovations. Readers will also gain insights on how inulin plays a pivotal role in not only gut health but also mental wellness and behavioral health, offering a holistic approach to nutrition that resonates with both the food science and medical professional communities.
Case studies showcase practical applications of inulin in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical innovations. Readers will also gain insights on how inulin plays a pivotal role in not only gut health but also mental wellness and behavioral health, offering a holistic approach to nutrition that resonates with both the food science and medical professional communities.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-36617-8 (9780443366178)
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Wasim Akram | Navneet Garud | Tanmay Sarkar
Comprehensive Guide to Inulin
Applications in Health, Nutrition and Consumer Products
E-Book
11/2025
Elsevier
€162.99
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Persons
Dr. Wasim Akram is an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior. He has ~10 years in teaching and research experience. He is actively involved in formulating nanoparticulate drug delivery systems for treating Inflammatory bowel disorders and cancer. He has published peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals, as well as books. He has won The Young Talent Award (Indian Pharm Education Society) and Young Researcher Award (World Congress Drug Development). He is active as a reviewer for several international scientific journals.
Dr. Navneet Garud is PhD in Pharmaceutics currently working as a Professor at the School of Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He has more than 22 years of teaching and research experience. His area of specialization is a controlled and targeted drug delivery system based on Biopolymers. Dr. Garud shared his research and teaching experience in several conferences, seminars, symposiums and workshops as a representer or invited speaker. He is also actively engaged in various department, Institute and University committees. He has guided 32 M Pharm students and guided 06 Ph.D. students. He has published 60 peer-reviewed papers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences in national and international journals, written 6 Books and 09 book chapters in Elsevier, Bentham, Springer and Wiley Publication etc. He is a life member of various professional bodies like IPA, IPS, APTI and IPGA. He has also been granted 2 Indian patents.
Dr. Tanmay Sarkar is currently working as a Lecturer in the Government of West Bengal. With 9 years of experience in both teaching and research, his areas of interest include bioactive components from natural sources, ethnic foods, mathematical modeling, and phytochemicals. He is an editor for several SCI, SCIE, and Scopus- indexed journals and has edited numerous books with Elsevier and Springer.
Dr. Navneet Garud is PhD in Pharmaceutics currently working as a Professor at the School of Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He has more than 22 years of teaching and research experience. His area of specialization is a controlled and targeted drug delivery system based on Biopolymers. Dr. Garud shared his research and teaching experience in several conferences, seminars, symposiums and workshops as a representer or invited speaker. He is also actively engaged in various department, Institute and University committees. He has guided 32 M Pharm students and guided 06 Ph.D. students. He has published 60 peer-reviewed papers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences in national and international journals, written 6 Books and 09 book chapters in Elsevier, Bentham, Springer and Wiley Publication etc. He is a life member of various professional bodies like IPA, IPS, APTI and IPGA. He has also been granted 2 Indian patents.
Dr. Tanmay Sarkar is currently working as a Lecturer in the Government of West Bengal. With 9 years of experience in both teaching and research, his areas of interest include bioactive components from natural sources, ethnic foods, mathematical modeling, and phytochemicals. He is an editor for several SCI, SCIE, and Scopus- indexed journals and has edited numerous books with Elsevier and Springer.
Content
1. Introduction to Inulin
2. Chemical Properties of Inulin
3. Innovations in Inulin Extraction and Production
4. Advanced Analytical Techniques for Identifying and Quantifying Inulin and its Metabolites in Foods, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics
5. Effects of Processing and Preparation Technologies on the Stability and Bioactivity of Inulin in Foods, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics
6. Inulin as a Prebiotic: Biochemical Pathways, Metabolism, and Effects on Gut Microbiota and Factors Influencing Its Efficacy
7. Comparative Health Benefits of Inulin and Other Soluble Dietary Fibers
8. Health Benefits and Therapeutic Role of Inulin in Disease Management
9. Inulin in Precision Nutrition: Metabolic Pathways and Microbial Interactions
10. Impact of Inulin Consumption on Mental and Behavioral Health
11. Inulin in Functional Foods
12. Inulin in Nutraceuticals and Sensory Aspects of Inulin in Food
13. Inulin in Pharmaceutical Innovations and Targeted Drug Delivery
14. Inulin as a natural ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products
15. Emerging Technologies in Modifying Inulin Properties for Sustainable and Innovative Product Development
16. Case Studies and Real-World Applications
17. The potential of inulin to revolutionize pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industries
18. Regulatory Aspects, Future Directions and Innovations of Inulin
2. Chemical Properties of Inulin
3. Innovations in Inulin Extraction and Production
4. Advanced Analytical Techniques for Identifying and Quantifying Inulin and its Metabolites in Foods, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics
5. Effects of Processing and Preparation Technologies on the Stability and Bioactivity of Inulin in Foods, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics
6. Inulin as a Prebiotic: Biochemical Pathways, Metabolism, and Effects on Gut Microbiota and Factors Influencing Its Efficacy
7. Comparative Health Benefits of Inulin and Other Soluble Dietary Fibers
8. Health Benefits and Therapeutic Role of Inulin in Disease Management
9. Inulin in Precision Nutrition: Metabolic Pathways and Microbial Interactions
10. Impact of Inulin Consumption on Mental and Behavioral Health
11. Inulin in Functional Foods
12. Inulin in Nutraceuticals and Sensory Aspects of Inulin in Food
13. Inulin in Pharmaceutical Innovations and Targeted Drug Delivery
14. Inulin as a natural ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products
15. Emerging Technologies in Modifying Inulin Properties for Sustainable and Innovative Product Development
16. Case Studies and Real-World Applications
17. The potential of inulin to revolutionize pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industries
18. Regulatory Aspects, Future Directions and Innovations of Inulin