Health foods often contain ‘added fibre’ like inulin, beta-glucan, chicory root and oat fibres. But are they good for us or can they cause bloating and gas? 

Health foods often contain u2018added fibreu2019 like inulin, beta-glucan, chicory root and oat fibres. But are they good for us or can they cause bloating and gas? 

Are added fibres like chicory root and inulin good for us? 

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We ask a dietitian what ingredients like chicory root and oat fibre bring to the products they’re added to. 

The benefits of added fibre such as chicory root, inulin and beta-glucan to your diet