Vegetable Fiber
Also known as: vegetable fibers, plant fiber, plant fibre
'Vegetable fiber' is a generic umbrella term that does not specify the plant source or processing, which may include various fibers (cellulose, pectin, inulin, etc.) with differing tolerability profiles. Although fiber itself is generally beneficial, the lack of disclosure is the basis for moderate concern.
What it is
A generic umbrella term referring to non-specified dietary fiber sourced from vegetables.
Thickener, bulking agent, and fiber fortificant.
What regulators actually say
"Dietary fiber is defined as non-digestible soluble and insoluble carbohydrates (with 3 or more monomeric units), and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Recognized as dietary fiber under FDA labeling rules.
European Union — EFSA
Authorised dietary fibre.
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