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Fibre

Fibre-rich ingredients that can influence digestion and satiety.

Dietary fibre consists of components of plant foods that are not digested in the small intestine. Fibre-rich ingredients can help to increase daily intake.

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  • Ingredient

    Psyllium husk

    Psyllium husk is the outer seed coat of Plantago ovata. It contains soluble, water-binding dietary fibre and forms a gel when mixed with water.

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