Fiber Drink that are homogenous solutions
I have come to know fiber as either insoluble fiber, which doesn't disolve completely in water, and therefore doesn't make a homogenous solution, or soluble fiber, which does dissolve but also gels up.
I have known for a while a drink that considers itself to be a fiber drink; however, it's completely homogenous and liquid (not a gel). So my question is, can this actually be a fiber drink? from the definitions I mentioned above! I am curious because there is a recipe that asks for this specific type of drink, and I am wondering if I could use a different kind of fiber drink. I am wondering how this type of fiber drink is different than others.
If you are wondering what the drink is, the name is called Miero Fiber (미에로화이바). It is a Korean drink.
Best Answer
Think soluble fiber. The following excerpt from WebMD explains very well the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber and lists foods where each can be found.
Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber
Soluble fiber dissolves in water. Insoluble fiber does not. [...]
Soluble fibers attract water and form a gel. [...]
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Answer 2
After some research into this, I think I have found an answer that is more satisfactory than the answer in comments that were made before.
Going Over the Questions
Can Miero Fiber actually be a fiber drink?
- Yes, it can be considered a fiber drink. It does contain dietary fiber called Polydextrose. This is a soluble fiber - which is why it is a homogenous solution - all the fiber has been dissolved in the water.
Original View
(1) a substance that is, at the very least, hard for the human digestive system to digest
- This type of fiber is Insoluble fiber. It does not dissolve in water, and it can be inert metabolically - meaning it passes through your body almost un-phased. These also tend to accelerate the movement of food in the digestive system.
3rd View
It does not gel because it is a synthetic fiber called polydextrose; keyword - synthetic. It is actually a multi-purpose ingredient synthesized from glucose which is also called dextrose. It is an ingredient that mimics properties of fiber, is used to replace sugar, and reduces calorie and other fats.
Since it mimics soluble fiber, it can be called fiber, but it does not gel up because it is synthetic - not natural.
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