PrebioticsWhich foods contain prebiotics?
Updated 4 Nov 2026
Short answer
Garlic, onion, chicory, asparagus, Jerusalem artichoke, tomatoes, wheat, barley and rye contain prebiotics.[1] The amounts in these foods are low, so some prebiotics are made on a large scale and added to products.[1] For inulin, the food industry often uses Jerusalem artichoke tubers and chicory roots.[2]
Sources (2)
- Prebiotics and Probiotics for Gastrointestinal Disorders. Rau S, Gregg A, Yaceczko S, Limketkai B Nutrients, 2024. PMID 38542689
- Inulin: properties and health benefits. Qin YQ, Wang LY, Yang XY, Xu YJ, Fan G, Fan YG, et al. Food Funct, 2023. PMID 36876591
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