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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2000
Stephanie M. Gilles, Hilliard, OH (US);
Bryan W. Wolf, Johnstown, OH (US);
Bradley A. Zinker, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Keith A. Garleb, Powell, OH (US);
Joseph E. Walton, Westerville, OH (US);
Sue E. Nicholson, Worthington, OH (US);
Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to solid matrix nutritionals designed for the person with diabetes. The carbohydrate system of this invention utilizes a source of fructose in combination with at least one nonabsorbent carbohydrate to achieve the same effect of prior art complex multi-component carbohydrate systems. This carbohydrate system has the added benefits of tasting good and can be incorporated into solid matrix nutritionals. The solid matrix nutritionals may also include a source of dietary fiber and a source of indigestible oligosaccharides. The solid matrix nutritionals may be administered to a diabetic in the form of cereal, bread, cookies, muffins, bagels, biscuits, crackers and bars. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a nutritional bar designed for the person with diabetes which incorporates the carbohydrate system. The present invention is also directed to a method of delivering nutrients to a person with diabetes by feeding the solid matrix nutritionals which incorporates the carbohydrate system.