| A/X ratio | arabinose to xylose ratio |
| dm | dry matter |
| DP | degree of polymerisation |
| HS | high shear |
| LS | low shear |
| MS | medium shear |
| rpm | rotations per minute |
| SCFA | short-chain fatty acids |
| SME | specific mechanical energy |
| SWBC | strong water-binding capacity |
| VHS | very high shear |
| WE | water-extractable |
| WE-AX | water-extractable arabinoxylan |
| WU-AX | water-unextractable arabinoxylan |