Dietary Fibre
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FSANZ
Verified April 2026Definition
The portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes. It is an optional but commonly declared nutrient on Australian nutrition information panels.
Regulatory Source
- Standard 1.2.8— Nutrition information requirements — dietary fibre is mandatory in the NIP when a fibre claim is made; otherwise declared at manufacturer discretion
Last verified against current standards: April 2026
Regulatory authority: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Related Terms
Energy (kJ)
The measure of energy content in food, expressed in kilojoules (kJ) in Australia. Calculated from the amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fibre, and alcohol in a food product.
Nutrition Information Panel
A mandatory table on packaged food labels in Australia displaying the average quantity of energy, protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugars, and sodium per serve and per 100g or 100mL.