Nutritional composition containing fibres
US5792754A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/40
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nutritional composition, suitable for enteral administration, is described which contains 5-120 g of composite dietary fibre per daily dosage of the composition or per 2000 kcal, which fibre consists of 15-50 wt. % of soluble non-starch polysaccharides, such as gum arabic or pectin, 15-45 wt. % of insoluble non-starch polysaccharides, such as cellulose and hemicellulose, and 8-70 wt. % of oligosaccharides and/or resistant starch and/or lignin. The oligosaccharides such as inulin or hydrolyzed inulin can be present at a level of 8-40 wt. %. The resistant starch may be present at a level of 5-30 wt. %. The composition may further contain carbohydrates and/or fats and/or proteinaceous material and may be dry or liquid. It may be used as a complete food or a food supplement, e.g. for clinical patients or infants.
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