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undigestible

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Recent Examples of undigestible Some geophytes are edible raw, though others can be toxic or virtually undigestible. — Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2020 While most people can safely include and benefit from whole and minimally processed forms of soy in their diet, soy is a top allergen and many soy foods contain those undigestible carbs (those FODMAPs again) that can trigger GI distress. — NBC News, 26 Nov. 2019
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indigestible
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  • That process happens anywhere in the world — including in the human gut, where microbes eat indigestible foods, and create a byproduct medical doctors might describe as flatulence.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Fiber is a type of indigestible nutrient that’s concentrated in plant foods, like beans, fruits, and vegetables.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026
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“Undigestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undigestible. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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