Gel-forming liquid dietary fibre composition
US5462742A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/24
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dietary fibre composition comprising a water-soluble, nononic cellulose ether having a cloud point not higher than 35.degree. C. in combination with a charged surfactant and optional additives in water, the ratio of surfactant to cellulose ether being 1:5 to 1:25 by weight, is a liquid solution at room temperature and a gel in the gastrointestinal tract at body temperature. The dietary fibre composition can be used as a bulk laxative and also as a slimming aid.
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