Patent ID: 6677327
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: A23L,A23V,A61P,Y10S

Abstract:
An edible composition comprising:(a) a compound selected from the group consisting of phytosterols and phytostanols; (b) an isolated water soluble or water dispersible protein selected from the group consisting of whey protein, soy protein, wheat protein, lupin, corn gluten and caseinate; and (c) lecithin; wherein the weight ratio of said protein (b) to said compound (a) is from about 0.2:1 to about 10:1, wherein the weight ratio of said lecithin (c) to said compound (a) is from about 0.5:1 to about 2:1, wherein said lecithin has a hydrophilic-lipophiilic balance value from about 0.1 to about 10, wherein said composition does not contain oil as a solubilizing agent, and wherein said composition is dried to a water dispersible powder.