Abstract: The subject invention relates to a particulate filled edible product and a method of making the particulate filled edible product. The edible product comprises an edible shell of dough that defines an enclosed cavity having a cavity volume. At least one edible food particulate is disposed within the cavity. The food particulate has a particulate volume that is less than the cavity volume and the at least one food particulate moves freely in the cavity.

Abstract: The invention provides for a pasta product, that is enriched with a psyllium composition, wherein the psyllium is present in an amount from about 1.0 g to about 5.0 g per two ounces of pasta product. Also provided is a method to incorporate a psyllium product which comprises pretreating the psyllium so as to prepare it for combination with a pasta flour, such as semolina flour. The resulting pasta product has a sufficient amount of psyllium to alter the level of serum cholesterol in the consumer.

Abstract: Ready-to-eat cereals containing psyllium are described. The cereals contain psyllium which has been extruded and prewetted, that is, admixed with water prior to mixing with other cereal ingredients. The prewetted psyllium, when combined with the other ingredients, yields a ready-to-eat cereal which has organoleptic properties superior to similar cereals where the psyllium has not been so treated. The cereals of the invention are particularly useful in lowering the serum cholesterol levels of individuals who consume them. Preferred cereals include ingredients such as wheat, corn or oat flours. Preferred forms of the cereals include flakes, puffs, nuggets, shreds, buds, and biscuits.