title: Physical and biological properties of structural and other nondigestible carbohydrates.
abstract: Selected characteristics of dietary fiber and associated nondigestible polysaccharides are discussed. These properties, which could alter gastrointestinal function, include particle size, solubility and viscosity, and interactions with small organic compounds, cations, salts, and proteins. The relationship between structure and the physiochemical properties is indicated.
mesh_terms: D002482:Cellulose; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D004063:Digestion; D008670:Metals; D010316:Particle Size; D010945:Plants, Edible; D011506:Proteins; D012995:Solubility; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D008670:Metals; D011506:Proteins; D002482:Cellulose