Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fiber-containing edible product and a method of making such a product. The edible product contains microparticulated fiber derived from a fiber source preferably having an insoluble fiber content of at least about 2.5%, hydrocolloid in an amount sufficient to maintain the fiber in suspension when the product is mixed with liquid to make an edible composition, and, except where a pudding-like consistency is desired, potable acid in an amount sufficient to lower the pH of the edible composition to a pH sufficient to avoid gelatinization of the composition. The edible product preferably contains sweetener and additional natural flavoring.

Abstract: An edible product which contains microparticulated fiber derived from a fiber source preferably having an insoluble fiber content of at least about 2.5%, hydrocolloid in an amount sufficient to maintain the fiber in suspension when the product is mixed with liquid to make an edible composition, and, except where a pudding-like consistency is desired, potable acid in an amount sufficient to lower the pH of the edible composition to a pH sufficient to avoid gelatinization of the composition. The product preferably contains sweetener and additional natural flavoring and the method of making the fiber-containing edible product includes adding to a volume of liquid less than the total volume, finely ground fiber to create a mixture, hydrating the fiber, adding additional liquid and hydrocolloid, treating the mixture to create microparticulated fiber, hydrate the hydrocolloid and a homogenized mixture and acidifying the mixture to a pH sufficient to avoid gelatinization of the mixture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an edible product containing microparticulated fiber, hydrocolloid in an amount sufficient to maintain the fiber in suspension, and potable acid to avoid gelatinization of the composition. The edible product contains sweetener and flavoring. The method of making the fiber-containing edible product includes, hydrating the fiber, adding additional liquid and hydrocolloid, homogenizing the mixture and acidifying the mixture.