[dmplaura]

Not sure if I'm posting in the correct forum, so I apologize in advance.

My question is: If in reading a label, only fiber in grams is expressed with no additional details, does this mean it's 100% soluable fiber? I noticed with most food labels of fiber-containing foods that this is the case, however foods like my oatmeal and bread provide a break down in grams/percentages.

I'm trying to 'balance' my fiber intake and ensure I'm getting enough of both types. This is tricky!

[mrsD]

I don't think they have to break down types of fiber %'s by law.

Some companies are just more consumer oriented, and will do nice helpful things on their own. Lay's is a good example. They removed transfats years before the 2006 mandated deadline.

Soluble fiber is more useful for lowering cholesterol, IMO.

This link lists "voluntary labeling"...which seems to include fiber:
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09365.html

I read food labels ALOT... and I have noticed a trend with the things I buy now have potassium content listed in grams per serving.
I don't think that is mandatory either, but put on there by the food company.

[dmplaura]

Originally Posted by mrsD

I don't think they have to break down types of fiber %'s by law.

Some companies are just more consumer oriented, and will do nice helpful things on their own. Lay's is a good example. They removed transfats years before the 2006 mandated deadline.

Soluble fiber is more useful for lowering cholesterol, IMO.

This link lists "voluntary labeling"...which seems to include fiber:
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09365.html

I read food labels ALOT... and I have noticed a trend with the things I buy now have potassium content listed in grams per serving.
I don't think that is mandatory either, but put on there by the food company.

Thanks mrsD I'll get in touch with the main companies I deal with about those products that contain higher amounts of fibers. I'm curious to know how much of that 6 grams of fiber in my soy burgers is soluble v insoluble!