Chicory inulin

Chicory inulin is recorded in supplied manufacturer ingredient declarations for cat and dog products. This profile documents the label wording and its source context; an ingredient-specific evidence appraisal is pending.

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Chicory inulin

Chicory inulin is recorded in supplied manufacturer ingredient declarations for cat and dog products. This profile documents the label wording and its source context; an ingredient-specific evidence appraisal is pending.

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Identity and declared form

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Label names indexed for this entry: Chicory inulin.

Declared ingredient examples

These examples preserve the wording supplied with the product records. Percentages within compound declarations must not be added together or treated as whole-recipe quantities.

  • PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food
    Declared wording: Chicory inulin (1.2%)
    Manufacturer source
  • PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food
    Declared wording: Chicory inulin (0.55%)
    Manufacturer source
  • PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Dry Dog Food
    Declared wording: Chicory inulin
    Manufacturer source
  • PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Small & Mini Dry Dog Food
    Declared wording: Chicory inulin (0.55%)
    Manufacturer source

Evidence status

No ingredient-specific research appraisal has been completed for this entry. Product declarations document use, not a health benefit, safety assessment or proof of finished-product performance. No study has been added or inferred from brand-level research.

Source and review

Prepared from the supplied product workbooks, which record manufacturer source checks on 25 September 2026. This page was compiled on 26 September 2026. Current pack wording may differ; use the source links to check the current formulation.

Species tags describe the products in which the term was recorded. They are not a feeding recommendation.

Research on this ingredient

Dog

Chicory inulin and acetate turnover in dogs

One study with 1 reviewed arm or dose connection(s).

Arm chicory_inulin_3_percent

Chicory inulin and acetate turnover in dogs

Direct · dog. Nine Beagles studied during control feeding and subsequent inulin feeding.

Tested form: Chicory-derived inulin added to the diet. Dose: 3% of the diet (Dietary inclusion, orally fed; dry-matter versus as-fed basis not established in reviewed abstract). Duration: 17-day control period followed by assessment after 4 and 21 days of inulin feeding. Comparator: Preceding control diet period.

Measured finding: Whole-body acetate turnover was unchanged after 4 days of inulin feeding and increased by approximately 31% after 21 days.

Limitations: Nine dogs and sequential feeding periods. Biomarker outcome; clinical benefits and commercial-product equivalence were not established.

Abstract reviewed · Checked 2 October 2026 · Evidence.pet study summary · Primary source

Products listing or mentioning this ingredient

12 products linked through reviewed ingredient occurrences from manufacturer declarations or partial editorial summaries. Whole-label verification may remain pending. An ingredient’s presence alone does not establish a nutritional outcome.

  • Eden Salmon & Game Treats Eden Salmon & Game Treats - Salmon & Game Treats (UK); UK; manufacturer declaration Cat, Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Pre & Probiotic Powder Pre & Probiotic Powder - Pre & Probiotic Powder; United Kingdom; manufacturer declaration Cat, Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - UK formulation; UK; partial summary Cat; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Dry Dog Food - PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Dry Dog Food - UK formulation; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food - PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food - UK formulation; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Small & Mini Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Small & Mini Dry Dog Food - PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS EN Gastrointestinal Small & Mini Dry Dog Food - UK formulation; UK; partial summary Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Purizon Original Chicken with Fish Adult – Grain-free Purizon Original Chicken with Fish Adult – Grain-free - Original Chicken with Fish Adult – Grain-free; UK; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Purizon Original Venison with Rabbit Adult – Grain-free Purizon Original Venison with Rabbit Adult – Grain-free - Original Venison with Rabbit Adult – Grain-free; UK; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Some Grub Insect-protein dog food Some Grub Insect-protein dog food - Insect-protein dog food; UK; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Wolf of Wilderness Mono-Protein Fiery Volcanoes - Lamb Wolf of Wilderness Mono-Protein Fiery Volcanoes - Lamb - Mono-Protein Fiery Volcanoes - Lamb; UK; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Wolf of Wilderness Mono-Protein Rough Storms - Duck Wolf of Wilderness Mono-Protein Rough Storms - Duck - Mono-Protein Rough Storms - Duck; UK; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
  • Wolf of Wilderness Mono-Protein Vast Oceans - Fish Wolf of Wilderness Mono-Protein Vast Oceans - Fish - Mono-Protein Vast Oceans - Fish; UK; manufacturer declaration Dog; Source data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope