Natural Food Fiber
What is Natural Food Fiber?
Natural food fiber is a general term for dietary fiber that comes from plant sources. It includes various types of plant material that the human body cannot fully digest, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, pectins, and gums.
Is Natural Food Fiber vegan?
Natural Food Fiber is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Food Fiber a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Natural Food Fiber used for?
Manufacturers add natural food fiber to foods primarily to improve texture, act as a thickener, or increase the product's fiber content.
Is Natural Food Fiber safe?
Natural food fiber is not a specific food additive regulated by the FDA under a single listing; rather, it refers to a beneficial component of plant-based foods.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add natural food fiber to foods primarily to improve texture, act as a thickener, or increase the product's fiber content. It is often found in sauces, dressings, and other processed foods to provide body and stability.
Health notes
Natural food fiber is not a specific food additive regulated by the FDA under a single listing; rather, it refers to a beneficial component of plant-based foods. Dietary fiber is widely recognized for its role in digestive health and is generally considered safe when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA evaluate specific types of fiber, but not the generic term "natural food fiber."
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. However, if it is derived from a specific plant source that is a major allergen (e.g., wheat, soy), that source would need to be declared.
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