The Two Types of Fiber Fiber is classified by its affinity for water 1. Soluble fiber: dissolves in water and is fermented by intestinal bacteria Many are viscous, have thickening properties Move more slowly through GI tract Examples: Pectin in fruits and vegetables, beta-glucan in oats and barley, gums in legumes, psyllium 2.
Oleic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is an odorless, colorless oil, although commercial samples may be yellowish. Oleic acid as its sodium salt is a major component of soap as an emulsifying agent.
Malic acid, along with tartaric acid, is one of the principal organic acids found in wine grapes. It is found in nearly every fruit and berry plant, but is most often associated with green apples, the flavor it most readily projects in wine. Its name comes from the Latin malum meaning âappleâ.