dietary fibers
Indigestible plant material
Dietary fibers are the parts of plant foods that the human digestive system cannot fully break down.
Found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes, they pass through largely intact, aiding digestion and promoting gut health.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water and may lower cholesterol; insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool.
The nutrition label showed 4 grams of dietary fiber per serving.
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
- ligninStructural plant polymer
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