The Two Types of Fiber Fiber is classified by its affinity for water 1. Soluble fiber: dissolves in water and is fermented by intestinal bacteria Many are viscous, have thickening properties Move more slowly through GI tract Examples: Pectin in fruits and vegetables, beta-glucan in oats and barley, gums in legumes, psyllium 2.
Oleic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is an odorless, colorless oil, although commercial samples may be yellowish. Oleic acid as its sodium salt is a major component of soap as an emulsifying agent.
Olefin, also known as polypropylene or polyethylene, is a long-chain polymer synthetic fiber. It is created when ethylene and/or propylene gases are polymerized under very specific conditions. The fiber was first manufactured in the late 1950s, and has myriad applications in manufacturing, household products, and clothing.