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United States Patent 5,082,673

Inglett
* January 21, 1992

Method of making soluble dietary fiber compositions from cereals

Abstract


Soluble dietary fiber-and-maltodextrin-containing products can be prepared by hydrolyzing a cereal flour or a blend of cereal flour and starch with an .alpha.-amylase and recovering the soluble fraction. The recovered material comprises .beta.-glucans and/or pentosans as the dietary fiber. These compositions are colorless and devoid of inherent undesirable flavors and are, therefore, uniquely suitable for use in a variety of foods.

Inventors:

Inglett; George E. (Peoria, IL)

Assignee:

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

Notice:
The portion of the term of this patent subsequent to February 26, 2008 has been disclaimed.

Appl. No.:

622590

Filed:

December 5, 1990

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