Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Steven Lammert
  • Beta-glucan compositions and process therefore
    Patent number: 6835558
    Abstract: An efficient method for producing high quality beta glucan enriched soluble dietary fiber products is described. An aqueous extraction slurry of beta glucan-containing grain material is homogenized, acidified and enzymatically digested to reduce viscosity and optimize separation of insolubles from the aqueous extract solution. The resulting extract is heat processed to precipitate denatured protein components and subsequently dried or otherwise processed to provide the products for use as food additives or dietary supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernhard H. Van Lengerich, Olaf Gruess, Friedrich P. Meuser