Abstract: The invention provides a composition for and method of producing a supplemental dietary fiber fortified fructose-based chewy confection which can be stabilized to produce a long textured taffy-like candy or a short textured nougat-like candy, which confection has an acceptable mouthfeel and exhibits a reduced adherence to a consumer's teeth through incorporation of a unique emulsifier blend.

Abstract: The present invention is a granola bar with supplemental dietary fiber which is added to the granola bar in the form of compressed flakes, as well as the method of making such a granola bar. The method includes the steps of providing a mixture of granola ingredients selected from the group consisting of grains, fruits, and nuts. Supplemental dietary fiber is provided in the form of compressed flakes and mixed with the granola ingredients. Preferably, the compressed flakes of supplemental dietary fiber are made by combining with water and a binder material, such as rice flour, and then extruding. The extrudate is preferably dried and then ground to the desired particle size.