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Bamboo Fibre

Low concern

Bamboo fiber is a GRAS dietary fiber composed mainly of cellulose. It is well-tolerated; high intake can cause gastrointestinal effects typical of insoluble fibers (bloating, gas).

Found in

268 products

What it is

Insoluble dietary fiber from bamboo (Phyllostachys/Bambusa) stalks.

Bulking agent, fat replacer, anti-caking, fiber fortification.

Why it's flagged

GI effects at high intake

What regulators actually say

"GRAS notices for bamboo fiber preparations have received 'no questions' letters."

FDA GRAS Notice Inventory — fda.gov

"FDA recognizes bamboo fiber as a non-digestible carbohydrate that can be declared as dietary fiber."

FDA Dietary Fiber guidance — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (multiple GRN)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as food/ingredient

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