Aqueous dispersion of fructan-containing particles, method of preparation and use

A process for preparation of an aqueous dispersion of an aqueous dispersion of fructan-containing particles, comprising:

• a) the step of bringing fructans including fructans in particle form having a D50 between 2 μm and 50 μm and water together to form a mixture;
• b) a hydrolysis step, wherein a portion of the fructans in the mixture is hydrolysed, such that at the end of this step b) between 5 wt. % and 25 wt. % of all fructans in the mixture are in particle form and essentially non-soluble in the water at room temperature;
• c) a purification step, wherein the mixture is brought into contact with a purification agent, followed by removal of the purification agent from the mixture;
• d) a concentrating step, wherein the mixture is concentrated, such that a solids content lies between 61 and 80%;
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• e) during or subsequent to step d) apply shear to the mixture whereby an aqueous dispersion is formed.