Abstract: The present invention is a high fiber blend which includes a stiffening agent and a plasiticizing agent. The blend replaces part of the flour in a dough without substantially affecting the dough's rheological properties. High fiber food products can then be made from the dough, using conventional commercial manufacturing equipment and processes. The blend can be used to produce food products that meet FDA requirements for fiber-related health claims. The present invention is also a method of making the high fiber blend. This method involves measuring a rheological property of the stiffening agent and the plasticizing agent. The stiffening agent and plasticizing agent are then combined, in amounts that will allow the resulting blend to provide a high level of fiber to a food product without substantially affecting the rheological properties of the dough.

Abstract: A particulate ingredient delivery system for food products is described. The system is capable of providing to a food product a nutrient or other ingredients at desired levels without adversely affecting the quality of the food product. The system can be utilized to provide food products meeting specific nutrient-based FDA health claim labeling requirements.