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Oat Bran

Also known as: oatbran

Safe

Oat bran beta-glucan has an FDA-authorized health claim for reducing the risk of coronary heart disease at 3 g/day. EFSA also confirms that oat beta-glucan reduces blood cholesterol.

Found in

1,970 products

What it is

Outer layer of the oat groat, rich in beta-glucan soluble fiber.

Fiber source; provides texture and may improve cholesterol profile.

Why it's flagged

may contain gluten cross-contact unless certified gluten-free

What regulators actually say

"Soluble fiber from certain foods, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease."

21 CFR 101.81 (FDA) — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Authorized health claim under 21 CFR 101.81

European Union — EFSA

Authorized Article 14 health claim for oat beta-glucan and cholesterol

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