Low-calorie foods
AssigneeGeneral Foods Corporation
InventorsHerbert W. Staub, Larry M. Schanbacher, Jack D. Zencheck, Cynthia L. Localio
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Abstract
Low-caloric food products are formulated with a high level (in excess of 10% by dry weight) of polysaccharide and/or polyol components and with a level of dietary fiber compositions equal to from 1/4 to 2 times the combined level of polysaccharides and polyols contained in the product and effective to reduce polysaccharide and/or polyol-induced diarrhea. Preferred dietary fiber compositions are soy fiber concentrate and citrus albedo.
Claims7
A low-calorie foodstuff containing edible polysaccharides, polyols or combinations thereof in excess of 10% by weight of the foodstuff, dry basis, and an amount of a cellulose-containing dietary fiber composition effective to reduce diarrhea induced by said polysaccharide, polyol, or combinations thereof, said amount being from 1/2 to 2 times the combined level of polysaccharides and polyols and said fiber composition being derived from the group consisting of dehulled soybeans, citrus albedo and combinations thereof.
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