National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation

Norman L LaCourse

Paul A Altieri

James P Zallie

David E Lueck

Karen Chicalo

A method of extruding starch under low moisture conditions of 25% or less by weight to form an expanded product is provided and includes feeding inlet starch to an extruder, the starch having a particle size distribution such that 30% or more by weight have a particle size of at least 180 microns. In one embodiment, the inlet feed starch is dried using a continuous belt dryer.

Method of extruding starch under low moisture conditions using feed

Dietary fiber are derived from the tapioca pulp fiber that is a by-product of tapioca starch milling operations. The tapioca fiber may be refined through an enzymatic destarching step to provide a fiber comprising at least 70% total dietary fiber, of which at least 12% is soluble dietary fiber. The fiber may be further refined by bleaching. Acceptable foods may be prepared comprising unrefined or refined tapioca fiber.

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Indianapolis, IN, United States of America

Norman L LaCourse