What is Dietary fibre?
Nutrients and more
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In short
Dietary fibre consists mostly of plant food components that your small intestine does not digest. Bacteria break down some of it in your large intestine.
Where is it found?
- Rolled oats (50 g)5 g
- Flaxseed (1 tbsp (10 g))3 g
Too much
Large amounts can cause wind and abdominal discomfort.
Other names
Nahrungsfasern, Dietary fibre, Dietary fiber, Fibra alimentaria, Fibra dietética
Source
EFSA 2010: Dietary reference values for carbohydrates and dietary fibre.
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