Ingredient · Updated
Vegetable Fiber
Found in 2 products
What is Vegetable Fiber?
Vegetable fiber refers to the indigestible parts of plant foods that aid in the digestive process. It can be derived from a variety of vegetables such as carrots, peas, and spinach, and is often included as a powdered or extracted form in various products.
It is used primarily to improve digestive health and increase satiety in products. Health studies suggest that a diet high in vegetable fiber can be beneficial for digestive health, although some individual sensitivities can occur.
When you see it on a label, it generally indicates the addition of non-caloric bulk to the product, which can aid in promoting fullness or improving texture.
Commonly found in: breads, cereals, snack bars, meal replacement shakes, dietary supplements
Benefits
- May enhance digestive health.
- Can help to prolong satiety.
Dietary fibers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Research supports the benefits of dietary fiber for digestive health.
Vegetable fiber is plant-derived and is generally considered vegan-friendly.
Sources: Dietary Reference Intakes
Scout's take
Part of Prebiotic Blend. Prebiotic fibers support gut health but are neutral in terms of overall nutritional impact.
More from Scout's analyses
Added plant-based fiber source used to increase the fiber content of the snack.
from the analysis of Rip Van Vanilla WafersAll 2 products with Vegetable Fiber
Where Vegetable Fiber shows up
- Protein Bars 1 product
- Cookies 1 product
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