LÖSLICHE DIÄTFASERNZUSAMMENSTELLUNGEN UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG DERSELBEN

摘要

Soluble dietary fiber products can be prepared by hydrolyzing an oat or barley substrate with an alpha -amylase and recovering the soluble fraction. The recovered material comprises maltodextrins and beta -glucans and/or pentosans as the dietary fiber with small amounts of protein lipid and ash. These compositions are colorless and devoid of inherent undesirable flavors, and are, therefore, suitable for use in a variety of foods. By employing centrifugal separation at a temperature substantially below the hydrolysis temperature, the amounts of lipids and proteins in the dietary fiber product can be reduced, thereby further improving product quality.