Abstract: A formed food or other ingestible composition having at least one soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation wherein the combination of fiber and cation increases viscosity of digesta. Methods of reducing blood glucose levels or insulin levels are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of controlling, ameliorating, or treating diabetes with ingestible compositions comprising a combination of soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation.

Abstract: Methods for weight management by ingesting or orally administering ingestible compositions between meals. The compositions include viscosity building fibers and have between about 25 to about 95 kcal per serving The ingestible composition can provide an SE from about 1.0 to about 3.0.

Abstract: Methods of reducing calorie are disclosed. The methods include ingestible compositions having at least one soluble anionic fiber from about 0.25 g to about 5.0 g per serving, optionally in the presence of an effective amount of a cation. The fiber and optional cation componentscan be consumed together or separately.

Abstract: A formed food or other ingestible composition having at least one soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation wherein the combination of fiber and cation increases viscosity of digesta. Methods of weight management including inducing satiety, reducing caloric intake, weight loss and improving weight loss, using the formed food or ingestible compositions having at least one soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation.