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.
Since this molecule is unstable over time the acetic anhydride, which turned salicylic acid into acetylsalicylic acid, will react with water in the air to produce acetic acid and salicylic acid. BTW vinegar is a dillute solution of acetic acid so that smell is actually vinegar.... daniel a Â· 5 years ago. Thumbs up. 0.