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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 14, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2002
Ingmar Wester, Turku, FI;
Tapio Palmu, Raisio, FI;
Anu Hopia, Helsinki, FI;
Pirjo Alho-lehto, Vanhalinna, FI;
Paula Virtanen, Tampere, FI;
Anniina Pouru, Raisio, FI;
Ingmar Wester, Turku, FI;
Tapio Palmu, Raisio, FI;
Anu Hopia, Helsinki, FI;
Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Vanhalinna, FI;
Paula Virtanen, Tampere, FI;
Anniina Pouru, Raisio, FI;
Raisio Nutrition Ltd., Raisio, FI;
Abstract
The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fiber and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibers, preferably β-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.