Abstract: Emulsified liquid shortening compositions comprising amorphous insoluble dietary fiber gel, water and lipid, as well as a method for making the compositions, are disclosed. According to the present invention, dietary fiber gel can be subjected to micro-particulation by high shear via homogenization and combined with water and lipid. These ingredients are mixed to form a mixture. The mixture can then be subjected to colloid milling or other equivalent methods of emulsification, for example homogenization and ultrasonification treatment, in the presence of food grade emulsifiers, for example lecithin, and the emulsified mixture can be pasteurized.

Abstract: A method for producing amorphous insoluble cellulosic fiber gel, preferably in the form of a dietary fiber gel, and an aqueous product comprising soluble cellulose for use as an adhesive component from the fiber-containing by-products from a variety of grain manufacturing processes is described. The treatment of the fiber residue in the presence of alkali and mechanical shear produces a slurry containing amorphous insoluble cellulosic fiber. The slurry can be further processed to improve color attributes. The amorphous insoluble cellulosic fiber can be separated from the slurry to produce a dietary fiber gel. Water and solute are separated from a liquid component of the slurry. The solute can be yielded as an aqueous product that contains soluble cellulose and can be used as an adhesive component. The recovered water can be recycled within the method so as to reduce waste disposal.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of sauces can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in sauces with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of sauces can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the sauces can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the sauces. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of sauces by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of processed cheese sauce can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in processed cheese sauce with an amount of dietary fiber gel. The result is that fat and caloric content of processed cheeses can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the processed cheese sauce can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the processed cheeses. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of processed cheese sauce by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of cookies can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in cookies with an amount of emulsified liquid shortening composition comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid. The result is that fat and caloric content of cookies can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, these emulsified mixtures, or “emulsified liquid shortening compositions comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid”, can further comprise functional foods such as high omega three and omega six oils and pure omega three and omega six fatty acids, medium chain triglyceride, beta carotene, calcium estearate, vitamin E, bioflavonoids, fagopyritrol, polyphenolic antioxidants of vegetable origin, lycopene, luteine and soluble fiber, for example Beta-Glucan derived from yeast, and other soluble fibers derived from grain, flax seed, and other vegetable and fruit fiber sources, and any combination thereof.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of snack foods can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in snack foods with an amount of emulsified liquid shortening composition comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid. The result is that fat and caloric content of snack foods can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, these emulsified mixtures, or “emulsified liquid shortening compositions comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid”, can further comprise functional foods such as high omega three and omega six oils and pure omega three and omega six fatty acids, medium chain triglyceride, beta carotene, calcium estearate, vitamin E, bioflavonoids, fagopyritrol, polyphenolic antioxidants of vegetable origin, lycopene, luteine and soluble fiber, for example Beta-Glucan derived from yeast, and other soluble fibers derived from grain, flax seed, and other vegetable and fruit fiber sources, and any combination thereof.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of breads can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in breads with an amount of emulsified liquid shortening composition comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid. The result is that fat and caloric content of breads can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, these emulsified mixtures, or “emulsified liquid shortening compositions comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid”, can further comprise functional foods such as high omega three and omega six oils and pure omega three and omega six fatty acids, medium chain triglyceride, beta carotene, calcium estearate, vitamin E, bioflavonoids, fagopyritrol, polyphenolic antioxidants of vegetable origin, lycopene, luteine and soluble fiber, for example Beta-Glucan derived from yeast, and other soluble fibers derived from grain, flax seed, and other vegetable and fruit fiber sources, and any combination thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing amorphous insoluble cellulosic fiber gel, preferably in the form of a dietary fiber gel, and an aqueous product comprising soluble cellulose for use as an adhesive component from the fiber-containing by-products from a variety of grain manufacturing processes is described. The treatment of the fiber residue in the presence of alkali and mechanical shear produces a slurry containing amorphous insoluble cellulosic fiber. The slurry can be further processed to improve color attributes. The amorphous insoluble cellulosic fiber can be separated from the slurry to produce a dietary fiber gel. Water and solute are separated from a liquid component of the slurry. The solute can be yielded as an aqueous product that contains soluble cellulose and can be used as an adhesive component. The recovered water can be recycled within the method so as to reduce waste disposal.

Abstract: Emulsified liquid shortening compositions comprising amorphous insoluble dietary fiber gel, water and lipid, as well as a method for making the compositions, are disclosed. According to the present invention, dietary fiber gel can be subjected to micro-particulation by high shear via homogenization and combined with water and lipid. These ingredients are mixed to form a mixture. The mixture can then be subjected to colloid milling or other equivalent methods of emulsification, for example homogenization and ultrasonification treatment, in the presence of food grade emulsifiers, for example lecithin, and the emulsified mixture can be pasteurized.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of cookies can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in cookies with an amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of cookies can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the cookies can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the cookies. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of cookies by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of cakes can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in cakes with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of cakes can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the cakes can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the cakes. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of cakes by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of processed meats can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in processed meats with an amount of emulsified liquid shortening composition comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid. The result is that fat and caloric content of processed meats can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, these emulsified mixtures, or “emulsified liquid shortening compositions comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid”, can further comprise functional foods such as high omega three and omega six oils and pure omega three and omega six fatty acids, medium chain triglyceride, beta carotene, calcium estearate, vitamin E, bioflavonoids, fagopyritrol, polyphenolic antioxidants of vegetable origin, lycopene, luteine and soluble fiber, for example Beta-Glucan derived from yeast, and other soluble fibers derived from grain, flax seed, and other vegetable and fruit fiber sources, and any combination thereof.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of processed cheeses can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in processed cheeses with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of processed cheeses can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the processed cheeses can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the processed cheeses. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of processed cheeses by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of sauces can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in sauces with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of sauces can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the sauces can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the sauces. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of sauces by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of cakes can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in cakes with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of cakes can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the cakes can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the cakes. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of cakes by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of snack foods can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in snack foods with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of snack foods can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the snack foods can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the snack foods. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of snack foods by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of soups can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in soups with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of soups can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the soups can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the soups. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of soups by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of processed cheeses can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in processed cheeses with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of processed cheeses can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the processed cheeses can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the processed cheeses. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of processed cheeses by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of dressings can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in dressings with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of dressings can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the dressings can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the dressings. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of dressings by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.

Abstract: According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of cookies can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in cookies with an equal amount of dietary fiber. The result is that fat and caloric content of cookies can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, the cookies can further comprise functional foods that increase health and nutritional benefits of the cookies. The functional foods can be added individually, and in any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of cookies by replacing a portion of fat with dietary fiber gel, additional health benefits can be achieved with compositions that include functional foods.