Patent ID: 6214349
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A23L,A23V

Abstract:
A dietary composition comprising:(a) non-digestible dietary fiber comprising guar gum and Psyllium husk;(b) saponin-containing surfactant comprising chickweed; and(c) an emulsifying agent comprising lecithin;wherein said non-digestible dietary fiber is present in an amount of about 78 weight percent, said saponin-containing surfactant is present in an amount of about 18 weight percent, and said emulsifying agent is present in an amount of about 4 weight percent, said weight percentages being based on the total weight of said non-digestible dietary fiber, saponin-containing surfactant, and emulsifying agent;wherein said non-digestible dietary fiber, said saponin-containing surfactant, and said emulsifying agent are present in an oral dosage form; andwherein said composition limits the assimilation of dietary fat during digestion.