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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2006
Bruce R. Hamaker, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Mahesh Venktachalam, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Genyi Zhang, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Ali Keshavarzian, Evanston, IL (US);
Devin J. Rose, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Bruce R. Hamaker, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Mahesh Venktachalam, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Genyi Zhang, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Ali Keshavarzian, Evanston, IL (US);
Devin J. Rose, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Purdue Research Foundation, West Layayette, IN (US);
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Compositions which provide slowly digestible starch and a source of fermentable dietary fiber. Microparticles in which starch is entrapped in a crosslinked matrix to provide dietary benefit. Such microparticles are used to deliver glucose to targeted regions in the small intestine for beneficial physiological effects, and fermentable dietary fiber to the colon to improve colon health and to treat diseases of the colon. Microparticles can be employed to selectively deliver fermentable dietary fiber to targeted portions of the colon. A method for making the microparticles is provided as well as methods for using the microparticles for controlled digestion of starch on ingestion in the small intestine and methods for using the microparticles to deliver dietary fiber. The microparticles with entrapped starch provide a low glycemic index and extended glucose release in food products and food ingredients. The microparticles with entrapped starch can, in particular, be used as an ingredient in foods that are to be cooked.