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Potato Fiber
Also known as: potato fibre
Low concern
Potato fiber is a GRAS dietary fiber with documented physiological effects (e.g., increased fecal bulk). Well-tolerated; high intake may cause GI effects typical of insoluble fibers.
Found in
254 products
What it is
Insoluble dietary fiber extracted from potato (Solanum tuberosum), mostly cell-wall polysaccharides.
Fiber fortification, water-binding, fat replacer, texture.
Why it's flagged
- GI effects at high intake
What regulators actually say
"FDA recognizes potato-derived fibers among non-digestible carbohydrates that may be declared as dietary fiber."
"EFSA evaluated health claims related to dietary fibers including those from potato sources."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS / recognized dietary fiber
European Union — EFSA
Permitted ingredient; health claims evaluated under Reg 1924/2006
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