
07/05/2025
Soluble Vs Insoluble fibre, what is the difference?
Dietary fibre, is made up of two main types. Soluble fibre which easily dissolves in water and is broken down into a gel-like substance in the part of the gut known as the colon. However, Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water and is left intact as food moves through the gastrointestinal tract.
Soluble fibre is fibre found mainly in plant cells. Good sources of soluble fibre include fruits and vegetables, dried beans, peas, lentils, oat bran, barley, seed husks, flaxseed, psyllium and soy products.
Insoluble fibre makes up the structural parts of the plant cell walls. Good sources include the skins of fruit and vegetables, dried beans, nuts, seeds and wholegrain foods.
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