Patent ID: 8987229
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: A23C,A23L,A23V,A61P,C08B,C08L

Abstract:
1. A process to prepare a semi-fluid thermised aqueous solution containing β-glucan fibres that does not gel when stored at 10° C. for one day or more wherein: the solution comprises the process comprises a slow cooling step of a thermised dispersion containing water, at least one viscosity lowering compound, and β-glucan fibres, under shear, down to a temperature of between 4° C. and 30° C.; wherein the slow cooling step is conducted at a maximum rate of 2° C./min and lasts at least 60 minutes; wherein the thermised dispersion is a dispersion treated thermally to reduce the viability of microbial contaminants and/or kill microbial contaminants; and wherein the cooling under shear decreases the viscosity of the semi-fluid thermised aqueous solution.