摘要 |
A method for producing amorphous insoluble cellulosic fiber gel, preferably in the form of a dietary fiber gel, and an aqueous product comprising soluble cellulose for use as an adhesive component from the fiber-containing by- products from a variety of grain manufacturing processes is described. The treatment of the fiber residue in the presence of alkali and mechanical shea r produces a slurry containing amorphous insoluble cellulosic fiber. The slurr y can be further processed to improve color attributes. The amorphous insolubl e cellulosic fiber can be separated from the slurry to produce a dietary fiber gel. Water and solute are separated from a liquid component of the slurry. T he solute can be yielded as an aqueous product that contains soluble cellulose and can be used as an adhesive component. The recovered water can be recycle d within the method so as to reduce waste disposal. |