Acid controlled induced viscosity fiber system and uses thereof
US7422763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a method of blunting the postprandial glycemic response to a meal by feeding an acid controlled induced viscosity fiber system. The first component of the induced viscosity fiber system is anionic soluble fiber. The second component of the induced viscosity fiber system is water-insoluble, acid-soluble multivalent cations. The fiber system will typically be incorporated into a meal replacement nutritional.The present invention also refers to a method of delivering soluble fiber to diabetics and to persons needing to lose weight. Additionally, the invention refers to a method of promoting the feeling of fullness and satiety by feeding a nutritional product containing the induced viscosity fiber system.
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