A plant-derived carbohydrate is fibre. The small intestine does not digest or absorb fibre like it does with other carbohydrates (sugar and starch). Instead, it enters the large intestine undigested and is wholly or partially metabolised there by the bacteria that normally reside there. Fibres are important part of a healthy and a balanced diet. Speaking of the same, Neelam Ali, Dietician, Noida International Institute Medical Sciences told HT Lifestyle ...