Aqueous solutions containing beta-glucan and gums
OwnerThavaratnam Vasanthan, Feral Temelli +2inventors
InventorsThavaratnam Vasanthan, Feral Temelli, Baljit Ghotra, Mahinda Wettasinghe
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Abstract
Solutions and methods of preparing aqueous solutions containing beta-glucans and gums are described. The solutions demonstrate enhanced rheological properties including improved shear tolerance that provide improved viscosity characteristics enabling the use of the solutions in a number of applications including the beverage industry.
Claims43
1) A solution comprising solubilized beta-glucan (BG) and an effective amount of a gum that synergistically enhances the viscosity of the solution.
12) A solution comprising solubilized beta-glucan (BG) and an effective amount of a gum that enhances the shear tolerance of the solution.
23) A method of imparting shear tolerance to an aqueous beta glucan (BG) dispersion comprising the steps of dry blending a BG and an effective amount of a gum and mixing with an effective amount of water to form a solution having improved shear tolerance.
32) A method of synergistically enhancing the viscosity of a solution of beta-glucan (BG) comprising the steps of dry blending BG and an effective amount of a gum that enhances the viscosity of a BG/gum solution and mixing with an effective amount of water to form a solution having enhanced viscosity.
41) A method of preventing precipitation of beta-glucan (BG) molecules within an aqueous solution comprising the steps of dry blending BG and an effective amount of a xanthan gum and mixing the dry blend with a beverage.
42) A capsule containing a dry blend of beta-glucan and an effective amount of a gum whereupon hydration the dry blend forms an aqueous solution within a digestive system, the solution having enhanced shear tolerance or improved viscosity.
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