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Inulin
A type of carbohydrate of the fructans group often added to foods as a prebiotic. It can also act as a fat substitute in water-based products creating a rich creamy mouth feel without the fat (eg. in low fat yoghurt).
iodine
Mineral essential to the thyroid gland. Found in iodised salt, seafood and seaweed.
iron
Mineral needed for the red colouring of blood and muscle protein.
isoflavones
Compounds have oestrogen-like qualities and may relieve the symptoms of the menopause, and help prevent cancer and heart disease.
isomalt
Sweetener made from sugar but with only half the kilojoules.
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