FOOD PRODUCT HAVING INCREASED BILE ACID BINDING CAPACITY

摘要

A food product having enhanced cholesterol of triglyceride lowering properties comprising components that provide an increased affinity for binding bile acids. A first component is a starch selected from the group of cyclodextrins (beta, alpha or gamma cyclodextrins). A second component can be a dietary fibre such as a beta glucan or a sterol based compound such as sitosterol, stigmasterol or campesterol. The composition may be grain based with enhanced hypocholesterolemic properties. It may also comprise micro- and macro-nutrients (vitamins, minerals..) to provide a well-balanced food product that should be palatable and have a good mouth feel and texture. As an example cyclodextrins may be included in ready to eat cereals, mixes doughs and grain based food.