insoluble
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Insoluble fiber — found in foods like whole wheat and wheat bran — helps clear out the gut, and is not digested.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
"Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, cannot be dissolved and will not contribute to the calories you consume," Lee said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026
Insoluble fibers, since they lack that absorptive effect, may cause separation when added to a cup of coffee or settle at the bottom of the mug.
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026
Insoluble fibres, found in wholegrain bread, bran and the skins of fruit and vegetables, help our poo travel through the gut.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026
Insoluble medicines, if not irritant or corrosive, may be given simply suspended in water, the bottle to be well shaken immediately before giving the drench.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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Animal Farm
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