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Some plants contain significant amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber. For example, [[plum]]s and [[prune]]s have a thick skin covering a juicy pulp. The skin is a source of insoluble fiber, whereas soluble fiber is in the pulp. Grapes also contain a fair amount of fiber. | Some plants contain significant amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber. For example, [[plum]]s and [[prune]]s have a thick skin covering a juicy pulp. The skin is a source of insoluble fiber, whereas soluble fiber is in the pulp. Grapes also contain a fair amount of fiber. | ||
==== Soluble fiber ==== | ==== Soluble fiber ==== <!--T:14--> | ||
Found in varying quantities in all plant foods, including: | Found in varying quantities in all plant foods, including: | ||
* [[legume]]s ([[pea]]s, [[soybean]]s, [[lupin]]s and other [[bean]]s) | * [[legume]]s ([[pea]]s, [[soybean]]s, [[lupin]]s and other [[bean]]s) | ||