nondigestible
Body can't absorb
Nondigestible describes food components that pass through the digestive system without being broken down or absorbed: nondigestible fiber, nondigestible starches.
These substances may still serve functions—fiber aids digestion even though the body can't extract nutrients from it.
The term appears mainly in nutrition science and food labeling.
Plant wall polysaccharide
- ligninStructural plant polymer
- chitinArthropod shell polymer
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
- branCereal grain husk
roughage · pectin · gums · polysaccharides · mucilage · insoluble · soluble · plant fiber
Nutrient for gut bacteria
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- gut floraIntestinal microbial community
- bifidobacteriaBeneficial gut microorganisms
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
fermentation · probiotic · intestinal health · regularity · gastrointestinal · microbiota · satiety · blood sugar regulation
Disaccharide in dairy
- glutenCereal grain protein
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
- lactaseMilk sugar enzyme
malabsorption · celiac · bloating · flatulence · diarrhea · sensitivity · FODMAP · intolerant
Swollen, expanded state
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- bellyacheGut pain or grumbling
distension · gurgling · rumbling · abdominal pain · fullness · heaviness · passing gas · stomach upset
Obstruction halting movement
- impactionFirmly lodged condition
- bezoarMass formed in stomach
- foreign bodyObject in tissue unnaturally
- bowel obstructionBlocked intestinal passage
Capable of being molded
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- boneHard skeletal tissue
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
seeds · nutshells · corn kernels · watermelon seeds · chewing gum · synthetic additives
cellulose
Plant wall polysaccharide
bran · roughage · pectin · gums · polysaccharides · mucilage · insoluble · soluble · plant fiber · whole grains
prebiotic
Nutrient for gut bacteria
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- gut floraIntestinal microbial community
- bifidobacteriaBeneficial gut microorganisms
lactobacillus · fermentation · probiotic · intestinal health · regularity · gastrointestinal · microbiota · satiety · blood sugar regulation
lactose
Disaccharide in dairy
lactase · malabsorption · celiac · bloating · flatulence · diarrhea · sensitivity · FODMAP · intolerant · cramping
bloating
Swollen, expanded state
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
bellyache · distension · gurgling · rumbling · abdominal pain · fullness · heaviness · passing gas · stomach upset
blockage
Obstruction halting movement
- impactionFirmly lodged condition
- bezoarMass formed in stomach
- foreign bodyObject in tissue unnaturally
bowel obstruction · choking hazard · intestinal blockage · ileus
plastic
Capable of being molded
cartilage · seeds · nutshells · corn kernels · watermelon seeds · chewing gum · synthetic additives
nondigestibledigestible
Able to be absorbed
absorbable · assimilable · bioavailable · nutritive · nutrient-rich
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