Each different substance has a different solubility. This table shows the solubility of substances in water at 20°C. Solubility is shown as the grams of a solute per 100 g of water.

Vitamins are classified as either fat-soluble or water-soluble based on how the body absorbs and stores them. The fat-soluble vitamins—A, D, E, and K—are absorbed with fat and stored in the ...

PURE cellulose is generally regarded as being perfectly insoluble in water, but experiments recently carried out in this laboratory indicate that pure cellulose is slightly soluble in pure water.

Soluble fibre is soluble in water. It absorbs water to form a gel-like substance that swells inside the digestive system. It helps to soften stools so they can be passed more easily.