A process for preparing gamma inulin comprising the steps of (a) recrystallizing crude inulin from water at a temperature below 37.degree. C. to obtain a suspension, (b) heating the suspension at a temperature of from about 25.degree. to 45.degree. C. for about 1-3 days, (c) further heating the suspension...http://www.google.com/patents/US5051408?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5051408 - Inulin compositions in gamma polymorphic form