Functional fiber
Nondigestible carbohydrates isolated, extracted, or manufactured that show beneficial physiological effects in humans.
DRI category for fibers added or isolated rather than intrinsic in plants (e.g., inulin, resistant starches, psyllium) that demonstrate health benefits.
How one textbook covers it
Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
DRI category for fibers added or isolated rather than intrinsic in plants (e.g., inulin, resistant starches, psyllium) that demonstrate health benefits.
Related terms
Dietary fiber, Total fiber