All you need to know about: Organic Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin

What is Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin?

Let’s start with the basics: inulin is a type of plant-based prebiotic fiber, and Jerusalem artichokes are one of the best natural sources of it. Despite the name, they’re not from Jerusalem and they’re not artichokes! They’re actually knobby, root-like vegetables (also called sunchokes) that come from a sunflower plant, native to North America.

What makes Jerusalem artichokes special is how naturally rich they are in inulin - a fine fiber that doesn’t behave like typical carbs or sugars. Instead of being digested, inulin passes through the body (elaborated later!). It adds a smooth texture, mixes well into drinks, and has many functional benefits.

What does “organic” Jerusalem artichoke inulin mean?
It means the Jerusalem artichokes used to make our inulin are certified organic—grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or chemical processing. The ingredient meets strict organic standards from farm to final powder.

So why did we include it in our Classic Matcha Blend?

1. An Instant Matcha experience

Traditional matcha is made from whole, stone-ground tea leaves, which gives it its rich flavor and vibrant green color. Because it’s such a fine powder, matcha doesn’t dissolve on its own. If it’s just mixed with warm water or milk, it will create clumps - that’s why people use bamboo whisks and specific prep steps to break it up into a smooth drink.

At Grab’a, we wanted to keep all the benefits of matcha but make it easier to use in your everyday routine, without needing special tools. That’s why we include organic Jerusalem artichoke inulin, a natural prebiotic fiber that also improves solubility. Inulin acts like a bridge between the matcha powder and your liquid, as it helps the fine particles stay suspended instead of clumping together or sinking to the bottom. That means our matcha blends more smoothly in warm water or milk, so you can just stir with a spoon - no whisk required.

2. A Gut-Friendly ingredient

Inulin isn’t just functional in the drink's solubility - it’s beneficial for your body, too. It’s a type of fiber that the body doesn’t digest, but instead feeds the good bacteria in your gut, helping them grow and do their job better. These bacteria turn inulin into short-chain fatty acids, which help maintain a healthy digestive system, support immune function, and even assist in nutrient absorption.

Since most Americans don’t get enough fiber in their everyday diet, this small addition helps turn your matcha into a functional wellness boost with no extra effort.

Pro Tip - if you want to increase your Fiber consumption, make a matcha drink with two tsps (5g) of the Grab’a Classic Blend, to get double the amount of fiber. 

Across our products, matcha is always the first ingredient on the list - it’s never an inulin mix with a bit of matcha powder. Matcha still has the spotlight, just with a little help from functional, organic ingredients that make it quick and simple to prepare at home.