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Flax Seed Fiber
Flax Seed Fiber
Also known as: flaxseed fiber, flax fiber, flax fibers
Low concern
Flaxseed and its fiber are recognized sources of fiber and lignans. FDA recognizes flaxseed components as dietary fiber.
Found in
17 products
What it is
Dietary fiber concentrate from flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum), typically the de-oiled, ground hull/cotyledon fraction.
Provides soluble and insoluble fiber, bulking, and water binding.
Why it's flagged
- Bloating/gas at high intake
- Phytoestrogen (lignan) content; intake during pregnancy is generally considered safe at culinary levels but data are limited
What regulators actually say
"FDA reviewed scientific evidence and concluded that the following isolated or synthetic non-digestible carbohydrates have a beneficial physiological effect."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Recognized as a source of dietary fiber; flaxseed GRAS
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; EFSA authorized health claim for ground/whole flaxseed and bowel function
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