University of Copenhagen

Carlsberg Breweries A/s

Morten Georg Jensen

Zoran Gojkovic

Birthe Møller

Mette Skau Mikkelsen

Birthe Moller

The invention relates to methods for preparing a beverage comprising at least 2 g/L &#x3b2;-glucan, wherein said &#x3b2;-glucans have an average molecular weight in the range of 80 to 200 kDa. The methods involve mashing barley kernels comprising at least 10% &#x3b2;-glucans and having a ratio of DP3/DP4 in said &#x3b2;-glucan of at least 3 in the presence of &#x3b1;-amylase and endo-1,3(4)-&#x3b2;-glucanase activity. The beverages have a viscosity providing a good mouth-feel, and at the same time they comprise &#x3b2;-glucans, which are able to aid in lowering LDL cholesterol levels. The beverages are generally stable and can be stored for months at room temperature without a significant decrease in &#x3b2;-glucan content.

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Roskilde, Denmark

Morten Georg Jensen