Soluble Wheat Fiber
Soluble wheat fiber is recognized by FDA as a dietary fiber for nutrition labeling purposes (subject to FDA's 2018 guidance on isolated/synthetic non-digestible carbohydrates). Wheat allergen labeling is required.
What it is
A soluble dietary fiber derived from wheat (typically wheat starch), composed primarily of resistant maltodextrin or arabinoxylan.
Source of soluble dietary fiber; texture and bulking agent in reduced-sugar or high-fiber foods.
Why it's flagged
- wheat allergen
What regulators actually say
"FDA has determined that the following isolated or synthetic non-digestible carbohydrates meet the definition of dietary fiber..."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Recognized as dietary fiber per FDA guidance; wheat allergen labeling required under FALCPA
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food
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