Patent ID: 9149060
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: A21D,A23G,A23L,A23P,A23V,C12Y

Abstract:
1. A method of producing a whole oat flour having soluble fiber comprising: forming a whole oat flour starting mixture comprising about 50 to about 100% whole oat flour, 0 to about 15% granulated sugar, and 0 to about 15% maltodextrin; combining the whole oat flour starting mixture and an α-amylase enzyme water solution to form a wetted enzyme starting mixture having a moisture content of about 25 to about 40 wt. %; heating the wetted enzyme starting mixture to between about 120° F. and about 200° F.; and adding the heated wetted mixture to an extruder and extruding for 1 to 1.5 minutes to produce the whole oat flour having soluble fiber; wherein the temperature of the mixture increases in the extruder to a temperature to deactivate the enzyme.