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AssigneeThe University of British Columbia
InventorsAnubhav PRATAP-SINGH, Alberto BALDELLI, Rocio Silva ZAMORA, Anika SINGH
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Microparticle compositions comprising dietary fibers are disclosed. The microparticle compositions comprise a plurality of dietary fibers. In some embodiments, the plurality of dietary fibers comprise one or more hydrocolloids and one or more viscous fibers. In some embodiments, the one or more viscous fibers comprise a first viscous fiber and a second viscous fiber. The first viscous fiber may comprise a thickening agent. The first viscous fiber may comprise a bulking agent. In some embodiments, the plurality of dietary fibers further comprises one or more prebiotic fibers. One non-limiting example microparticle composition comprises chia mucilage, konjac glucomannan, psyllium husk, and inulin. Methods of making and method of use of the microparticle compositions are also disclosed.
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The microparticle composition as defined in claim 50, wherein the viscosity of the composition is not less than about 35 Pa·s.
The microparticle composition as defined in claim 50, wherein the solubility of the composition is not less than about 85%.
The microparticle composition as defined in claim 50, wherein the swelling capacity of the composition is not less than about 80%.
The microparticle composition as defined in claim 50, wherein the emulsification stability of the composition is not less than about 75%.
The microparticle composition as defined in claim 50, wherein the water holding capacity of the composition is not less than about 25%.
The microparticle composition as defined in claim 50, wherein the oil holding capacity of the composition is not less than about 10%.
The microparticle composition as defined in claim 50, wherein the average diameter of the microparticles is less than about 30 μm.
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A microparticle composition comprising:
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The method as defined in claim 86, wherein the drying of the emulsion comprises one or more of spray-drying, freeze-drying and spray freeze-drying of the emulsion.
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The method as defined in claim 86, wherein the drying of the emulsion comprises forming a microparticle with an average diameter of less than about 30 μm.
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The method as defined in claim 86, further comprising extracting the chia mucilage from chia seeds before mixing the chia mucilage in the solvent.
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The method of making a microparticle composition comprising:
The method of making a microparticle composition comprising:
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