Fiber mix formulations and uses thereof
AssigneeRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
InventorsLiping Zhao, Yan Yan Lam, Yongjia Gong, Guojun Wu, Cuiping Zhao
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a fiber mix formulation comprising a mixture of bran, inulin, and digestion resistant maltodextrin useful to restore a healthier gut microbiota and alleviate symptoms in subjects with imbalance of gut microbiota. The mixture of soluble dietary fiber (SDF) and insoluble dietary fiber (ISDF) with a ratio of ISDF:SDF (0.5:1 to 1:0.5), has synergistic effect on gut microbiota composition, promoting the growth of the acetate- and butyrate-producing bacteria and inhibiting the growth of pathogens and detrimental bacteria.
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A formulation comprising:
- a mixture of bran, inulin, and digestion resistant maltodextrin;
- wherein the bran consists essentially of corn bran, wheat bran, sorghum bran, and oat bran;
- wherein the inulin is in a range of 5-8% of total weight of the mixture;
- wherein the digestion resistant maltodextrin is in a range of 5-8% of total weight of the mixture;
- wherein the mixture comprises a total dietary fiber content in a range of from about 36% to about 47% (w/w);
- wherein the mixture has a ratio of dietary fibers from bran:dietary fibers from inulin:dietary fibers from digestion resistant maltodextrin ranging from about 1:1:1 to about 4:1:1;
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- wherein the mixture has a uniform particle size between 150 μm and 300 μm.
A formulation comprising:
- a mixture of (a) insoluble fibers consisting of bran, (b) soluble fibers consisting of inulin, digestion resistant maltodextrin and xanthan gum;
- wherein the bran consists essentially of corn bran, wheat bran, sorghum bran, and oat bran;
- wherein the inulin is in a range of 5-8% of total weight of the mixture;
- wherein the digestion resistant maltodextrin is in a range of 5-8% of total weight of the mixture;
- wherein the mixture has a ratio of insoluble fibers to soluble fibers ranging from 1:2 to 2:1;
- wherein the mixture comprises a total dietary fiber content in a range of from about 36% to about 47% (w/w);
- wherein the mixture has a ratio of dietary fibers from bran:dietary fibers from inulin:dietary fibers from digestion resistant maltodextrin ranging from about 1:1:1 to about 4:1:1;
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- wherein the mixture has a uniform particle size between 150 μm and 300 μm.
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