METHOD AND INGREDIENT FOR INCREASING SOLUBLE FIBER CONTENT TO ENHANCE BILE ACID BINDING, INCREASE VISCOSITY, AND INCREASE HYPOCHOLESTEROLEMIC PROPERTIES

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for modifying materials thathave low soluble fiber content and high insoluble fiber content so as toenhancebile acid binding capacity by increasing the level of available soluble fiberthatcan be obtained from such starting materials in order to create ingredientsthatare useable in food intermediates that are suitable for lowering unhealthycholesterol levels. More particularly, the present invention relates tocontrolling the moisture content, mechanical pretreatment and alkali treatmentof such starting materials as wheat bran or shorts.