Granola bar with supplemental dietary fiber and method
US4871557A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L7/126
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is a granola bar with supplemental dietary fiber which is added to the granola bar in the form of compressed flakes, as well as the method of making such a granola bar. The method includes the steps of providing a mixture of granola ingredients selected from the group consisting of grains, fruits, and nuts. Supplemental dietary fiber is provided in the form of compressed flakes and mixed with the granola ingredients. Preferably, the compressed flakes of supplemental dietary fiber are made by combining with water and a binder material, such as rice flour, and then extruding. The extrudate is preferably dried and then ground to the desired particle size.
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