Inulin powder is a supplemental form of soluble fiber that naturally occurs in plants like chicory and artichoke. It is part of the fructans, a type of carbohydrate that is not digested in the small intestine.

Inulin from blue agave is a soluble dietary fiber extracted from the roots of the Agave tequilana plant. This plant, native to Mexico, is also the raw material for tequila and agave syrup.

Yes, inulin can be used during the keto diet. It is a soluble fiber that is barely absorbed as a carbohydrate. Therefore, it generally fits well within a low-carb or ketogenic diet.

No, inulin powder is less suitable during a low FODMAP diet, because it is part of the fructans, a group of fermentable carbohydrates.