Patent ID: 6682770
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: A23L

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a liquid food comprising the steps of:(a) preparing an aqueous solution comprising psyllium and at least one modified starch selected from the group consisting of etherified starch, esterified starch, and a mixture thereof, said modified starch having a molecular weight of 20,000 or greater, and wherein a 2% by weight aqueous solution consisting of the modified starch and water has a viscosity of 9.0 cp or less (determined using a type B viscometer with Rotor No. 1, at 60 rpm and 25Â° C.); (b) packing the solution into a container, followed by sealing the container; and (c) sterilizing the solution by heating either prior to, during, or following step (b).