Low-calorie whole grain cereal bar

US7629008B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC · US

Inventors

• Edward C. Coleman · East Hanover, US
• Abigail Schmid · Guttenberg, US
• Meagan C. Katz · Chestnut Ridge, US
• Sharon R. Birney · Yorktown Heights, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 7, 2005
• Grant date: Dec 8, 2009
• Expiry date: Aug 29, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S426/804
• WIPO field: Food chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A low-calorie whole grain cereal bars is provided that includes whole grain and binder in amounts effective for providing a cereal bar with at least about 15 weight % or more whole grain, at least about 5 weight % or more protein, about 5 weight % or more fiber, and at least 120 or less calories per 28 gram bar. The cereal bars are low in calories but still provide a good source of whole grain and fiber while maintaining an acceptable taste and organoleptic properties.