Patent ID: 7235276

Claim:
A ready-to-eat, high protein and high fiber food product fabricated from a food dough, comprising: A. sufficient amounts of at least one protein ingredient to provide a total protein content of about 50% to 75% (dry weight) of the food product; B. sufficient amounts of at least one dietary fiber ingredient to provide a, high total fiber content of about 16.5-35% (dry weight); C. sufficient amounts of a starch containing ingredient to provide a starch content of about 5-45% ; and, wherein the food dough has a fat content of 2% or less, wherein the food product has a density ranging from about 0.1 to 0.3 g/cc.; wherein the food product has a moisture content of less than 5%; wherein the food product is high in both protein and fiber, low in fat, soft and non-gritty, while exhibiting a minimum glassy texture.