Bran modification
AssigneeDupont Nutrition Biosciences Aps
InventorJens Frisbaek Sorensen
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for the modification of cereal bran, a method for the production of a modified cereal bran product as well as the use of such products in the production of food products.
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A method for increasing the water holding capacity (WHC) of a cereal bran fraction, said method comprising the steps of:
- a) Addition of water to a particulate cereal bran fraction to obtain a water content lower than 100% (w/w);
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- b) Treating said particulate cereal bran fraction with added water with:
- one or more cell-wall modifying enzyme.
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A cereal bran fraction with a WHC higher than 145% (w/w), higher than 150% (w/w), higher than 160% (w/w), higher than 170% (w/w), higher than 180% (w/w), higher than 190% (w/w), or higher than 200% (w/w).
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