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Method of producing a high fiber flaked cereal

US4834989A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1987
Grant dateMay 30, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01041
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing a crisp flaked cereal product having up to 8 grams of fiber per ounce of product comprising combining a starch degrading enzyme with a mixture of a farinaceous material and fiber and mixing the combination to form a uniform mixture followed by heating the uniform mixture to about 125.degree. F. for about 3 minutes to activate the enzyme. The enzyme treated mixture is further cooked followed by drying to a moisture of about 18% then tempered for about 45 minutes followed by flaking and toasting to produce a cereal product with a moisture content of about 3%.

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