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United States Patent 5,766,662

Inglett
June 16, 1998

Dietary fiber gels for calorie reduced foods and method for preparing the same

Abstract


Gel substances are prepared from dietary fiber substrates by chemically and physically treating the substrates in a multistage process to substantially complete disintegrate their morphological cellular structures. These gels are characterized by high viscosities and high hydration capacities and can be readily dried and reconstituted. They find utility in a variety of food and non-food compositions, particularly as reduced-calorie fat and/or flour substitutes.

Inventors:

Inglett; George E. (Peoria, IL)

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of (Washington, DC)

Appl. No.:

563834

Filed:

November 28, 1995

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