Swanson Inulin Prebiotic Soluble Fiber, 8 oz Powder

I initially used the active ingredient in this stuff years ago in a different product. I have tried so many other products that have other active ingredients. They didn't work for me at all. This one does! I simply add it to my coffee or oatmeal and presto! No more stomach issues. Its gotta be magic! I even add this to homemade dog food without any issue whatsoever. If he could taste it he wouldn't eat. He's a picky eater so I trust that it is truly tasteless. Its inexpensive, the container holds a months supply easily, has no taste, and actually works. My only issue is that it doesn't melt into my hot beverages. It tends to sink to the bottom in a lump and requires frequent stirring to help break it up so it goes down. I haven't had the same issue with hot foods like oatmeal though. I can't imagine that it would ever dissolve in cold liquids or food. Still 5 stars!

~ inulin prebiotic, as in food to keep the healthy bacteria alive & well in your gut which helps maintain a healthy immune system, fiber powder is a light fine white powder, sweet in taste, sticky in texture.....is a consistently good & easy to consume product containing FOS. current research tells us that GOS (look this up) is also an important prebiotic, one that certain intestinal conditions need or respond better to than FOS alone. after 30 years knowing about FOS, & my condtion not getting better, i am thankful there is another hope ~ this is a great price on the inulin, thank you!

Works good, for irregularity. As I have found, will not work if you only use this product constantly. For me, I have to switch between products weekly or so. I like the fact that I can mix into almost anything & it will mix in or not be a taste/texture issue. I have added to smoothies, yogurt--tends to try to clump, cottage cheese, coffee--didn't mix in really good, was chunky at the bottom of cup. I've added it as an afterthought to the top of spaghetti. I haven't added it to baked goods, I know its possible, b/c I have purchased other items with it in them. But, my family would not appreciate my doing that, so I just add it to my stuff. It does have a slight sweet flavor. Not sickeningly, though. Easy to use, has a tiny scoop, so you get the right amount--no guessing.

Please note I suffer from pretty severe IBS, so my perspective on this product is based solely on my specific intestinal needs, I don't know if someone with a completely healthy digestive system would have the same experiences. I have tried a lot of fibers over the years, and done a lot of reading on the subject of types of fiber. Before purchasing inulin I suggest you do a little reading -for example some probiotics have made my digestion freeze up- and start with a small does to test the results, everyone is different. For me Inulin works both by keeping my gut bacteria fed and healthy and by acting as a traditional fiber without a lot of work or extra thinking on my part. I use a half scoop every night in a large glass of water and I feel great! If i am having some issues adding another half a scoop (and double the water) can help relieve my symptoms, instead of having to turn to stronger laxative type products. Please note, Swanson is stronger than other Inlin i have tried, I strongly suggest starting with a small dose and working your way up to a level that makes you comfortable.

I used to use Swanson Inulin and loved it many years ago so when I needed to start using it again I decided to buy the same stuff.... the previous listing in a brownish labeled package was no longer available so I searched and found this. It seems like the same exact stuff but this time around the powder clumps together when I mix it in water rather than dissolving. It's not supposed to fully dissolve but with the way the powder clumps together it is very difficult to drink because there's chunks of powder floating.

This is great stuff. Some people say it doesn't mix well in water - they're wrong. You have to stir the water with a spoon or fork, and slowly add powder to prevent it from clumping. This means tapping the scoop gently as your stir the water. It takes an extra minute - oh no! - you can spend it meditating on your health goals for the day.

I'm on my second jar of this PRE-BIOTIC and I love it. tastes great and my digestive system wants all the help I can give it. I do think it makes a difference and it's an inexpensive way to feed and boost your probiotics, which as a supplement can be quite expensive. it takes a while to get beyond the immediate effects, the (not painful) stomach rumblings and the (non-odoriferous) gas emissions, but it's well worth the effort. take it at night in a little bit of liquid or whatever and you'll be fine in the morning. I'm learning more and more about the importance of gut health and am glad that this inexpensive good tasting pre-biotic stuff is available.

This is top quality inulin! I used to be a fan of FiberSure which, like this, was chicory inulin from Belgium. Then Metamucil bought the company and it became more expensive and almost impossible to find. Have tried just about every other manufacturer/purveyor and have been distressed to find that some, like NOW foods, use inulin from China. Not only do I find that unacceptable but the quality is definitely inferior - instead of being crystalline which dissolves easily, it is powdery and just clumps. Swanson's is top quality chicory inulin from Belgium. It is crystalline so it dissolves easily in liquids and can be added to baked goods. Plus it comes in a screw top jar, which is really important when you are dealing with a crystalline substance such as this, for it makes it easier and neater to use. It even comes with a handy little scoop inside. I really like, and wholeheartedly recommend, this product!