<unk>  is a water-soluble polysaccharide that is considered a dietary fiber. It is a hemicellulose component in the cell walls of some plant species.<unk>  is a food additive used as an emulsifier and thickener. It is a major source of mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) found in nature, the other being galactomannan, which is insoluble. Products containing<unk> , under a variety of brand names, are marketed as dietary supplements with claims they can relieve constipation and help lower cholesterol levels. Since 2010 they are legally marketed in Europe as helping with weight loss for people who are overweight and eating a diet with restricted calories, but there was no good evidence that<unk>  helped weight loss. Supplements containing<unk> s pose a risk for choking and bowel obstruction if they are not taken with sufficient water. Other adverse effects include diarrhea, belching, and bloating; in one study people taking<unk> s had higher triglyceride levels.<unk> s are also used to supplement animal feed for farmed animals, to help the animals gain weight more quickly.
Glucomannan
Lipoarabinomannan
Mirificin
Lecithin
Cerebroside
Methyl cellulose
Titratable acid
Niquitin