FUNCTIONAL FIBRE PRODUCT FOR FOOD APPLICATIONS

摘要

This invention is in the field of oiled refining and processing, and in particular the production of a functional fiber flax seed flour product from flax seed for use in foods, beverages and nutritional supplements for humans and animal consumption. The invention includes a functional fiber oilseed product with high amounts of- soluble and insoluble dietary fibers, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, phytosterols, lignan s, and antioxidants - and low amounts of digestible carbohydrates, saturated and trans fats; with properties useful in enhancing mixing, sheeting, extrusion, baking, frying, and roasting characteristics of human food and beverage products and animal feed products without adversely affecting palatability or appearance attributes; and with considerable extended shelf life compared to prior art functional fiber products. The invention al so includes a process for making the functional fiber oilseed product using high pressure and high temperature mixing and extrusion equipment, and high temperature solvent extraction systems.