372 results about "Soluble fiber" patented technology

Coated particle substrates having a coating of resin and / or water soluble polymers and soluble, fibrous material are provided for use in subterranean formations. The coated particle substrate particles are typically proppants used to prop open subterranean hydrocarbon formations during recovery processes, such as after a hydraulic fracture, and provide both improved settling characteristics and improved hydrocarbon flow characteristics due to the conductive channels formed by the soluble fibers downhole. Methods of making the coated particles are also described.

Liquid activated infusion packet(s) / system, promoting hydration, containing active and / or inactive ingredients and / or a support member(s). Infusion Packet(s) / System is one or more individual compartments, and / or group(s), whereby the enveloping material(s) may be totally or partially dissolvable, edible, transparent, opaque, decorated, etc. Further, including of one or more: color(s), flavor(s), aroma(s), pharmaceutical(s), nutraceutical(s), dietary supplement(s), enzyme(s), pre / pro-biotic(s), amino-acid(s), soluble-fiber(s), diagnostic agent(s) etc. regardless of form, + / - effervescence, + / - uniform / controlled-release encapsulations into liquid for humans and / or animals. Enveloping material may be in whole and / or in combination; non-synthetic / porous, and / or synthetic porous / non-porous with deliberate perforations. Infusion Packet(s) / System + / - tag, support member for assistance, consumer compliance: promotion, advertising, education, entertainment, (toy / game), etc. Manual and / or power operated parts, lights, noise, etc. Additionally incorporated; unique business modalities with test market opportunities and / or the ability to provide income and / or esteem for the health challenged.

Coated particle substrates having a coating of resin and / or water soluble polymers and soluble, fibrous material are provided for use in subterranean formations. The coated particle substrate particles are typically proppants used to prop open subterranean hydrocarbon formations during recovery processes, such as after a hydraulic fracture, and provide both improved settling characteristics and improved hydrocarbon flow characteristics due to the conductive channels formed by the soluble fibers downhole. Methods of making the coated particles are also described.

Methods are provided herein for producing a food bar with increased shelf life, by adding a softener, such as soluble fiber, highly branched carbohydrate, and / or indigestible or poorly digestible carbohydrate. Methods are also provided herein for producing food bars with increased protein content.

Disclosed are cooked dried farinaceous food products such as cooked cereal doughs, ready-to-eat cereals and grain based snacks fabricated from such cooked cereal doughs containing high levels of both insoluble and soluble fiber as well as high levels of protein. The cereals contain about 5 to 15% (dry weight) insoluble fiber; 5% to 15% soluble fiber in an excess of insoluble fiber; 15% to 30% (dry weight) plant protein and the balance cereal ingredients especially rice and wheat flour. The soluble fiber is preferably provided at least in part by inulin ingredient that can be incorporated into the dough and / or topically applied.

Nutrient clusters for food products, such as for addition to Ready-To-Eat cereals, are made in the form of aggregates or clusters comprising a first particulate component; a nutrient powder blend, and sufficient binder to adhere the powder to the particulates. The nutrient clusters are in the form of pieces each weighing from about 0.3 to 5 g. and having a moisture content of about 2% to 10%. Such nutrient clusters are prepared by applying a liquid binder to the particulates to form sticky particulates, adding a powdered nutrient blend, and curing the mixtures to form hardened dried nutrient clusters. The nutrient cluster can contain 100% US recommended daily allowance of essential vitamins and minerals and can contain added macronutrients such as soy proteins, soluble fiber, and / or calcium in nutritionally dense form in as little as 5 to 15 g of nutrient clusters. The clusters find particular suitability for use in providing to-order customized cereal products in response to particular customer requirements for nutrition.

The present invention is the making process of porous superfine fiber base fabric. Woven or non-woven fabric with soluble fiber as main component is first complexed mechanically or hydrodynamically, and its one or several fiber components are then dissolved and eliminated with solvent, alkali solution or water to make the porous superfine fiber base fabric. The present invention makes it possible to make easily and stably porous superfine fiber base fabric with excellent hydroscopicity, light weight, high filtering performance, excellent sound isolating performance, bright color and fine touch feeling.

Disclosed are nutritional compositions and methods of using the compositions for treating or preventing osteoporosis. The compositions comprise (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by weight is soluble fiber, and (B) a soluble, indigestible oligosaccharide in addition to any soluble fiber inherently in the dried fruit solids. The dried fruit solids may also be characterized as those selected from dried plum, dried grape, dried date, or dried fig. The combination of dried fruit solids (e.g., dried plum solids) and soluble indigestible oligosaccharides (e.g., fructooligosaccharides) have been found to be surprisingly more effective in affecting bone mineral density than either component when used alone, thus allowing for reduced concentrations of such ingredients in a nutritional product form such as a beverage or solid nutritional bar.

An animal feed such as a milk replacer includes a soluble fiber and a sugar alcohol. The milk replacer enhances weight gain, starter intake and reduces weaning time. The method of feeding the animal includes feeding a mixture of a soluble fiber and sugar alcohol. The animal feed may be used as a method of weaning young ruminants such as calves.

There is disclosed a honeycomb structure 1 which is made of a ceramic material and in which a plurality of honeycomb segments 12 having cell structures 5 and porous outer walls 7 on outer peripheries of the cell structures 5 are integrated by bonding the outer walls 7 to one another with a bonding material, each of the cell structures being provided with a plurality of cells 3 constituting fluid channels divided by porous partition walls 2, wherein the bonding material contains a bio-soluble fiber. The honeycomb structure 1 of the present invention has a performance equivalent to that of a honeycomb structure in which a heretofore used ceramic fiber is contained.

The invention relates to a cold water soluble, low calorie, low net carbohydrate powdered beverage composition containing protein and fiber suitable for reconstitution with water or aqueous based liquids. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cold water soluble, low calorie, low net carbohydrate powdered beverage composition comprising (1) a protein component, (2) a soluble fiber component, and (3) an optional high intensity sweetener component, wherein the soluble fiber component increases the flowability and cold water solubility of the powdered beverage composition.

A method for infusing fruits and vegetables with prebiotic soluble fibers in the form of either short chain fructooligosaccharides or dextrins. Fruits and vegetables are submerged in an infusion solution of prebiotic soluble fiber, and undergo both atmospheric and vacuum infusion processes. The infusion solution is maintained at a temperature of between about 45° F. to about 50° F. and at a Brix of about 30° to about 60°. Vacuum (low pressure) pulses are applied to the product to expedite solids infusion (mass transfer) and thereby decrease infusion time and the product is subsequently vacuum fried to attain a great-tasting, fiber-enriched and aesthetically-pleasing fruit or vegetable product with reduced sweetness, good texture, and an enhanced natural taste with less than 2% moisture by weight and a significantly long shelf-life of up to 12 months.

According to the present invention, fat and caloric content of processed cheeses can be reduced by the replacement of a portion fat content normally found in processed cheeses with an equal amount of emulsified liquid shortening composition comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid. The result is that fat and caloric content of processed cheeses can be manipulated with minimal effect on taste and texture. Furthermore, these emulsified mixtures, or “emulsified liquid shortening compositions comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid”, can further comprise functional foods such as high omega three and omega six oils and pure omega three and omega six fatty acids, medium chain triglyceride, beta carotene, calcium estearate, vitamin E, bioflavonoids, fagopyritrol, polyphenolic antioxidants of vegetable origin, lycopene, luteine and soluble fiber, for example Beta-Glucan derived from yeast, and other soluble fibers derived from grain, flax seed, and other vegetable and fruit fiber sources, and any combination thereof. Hence, in addition to reducing fat and caloric content of processed cheeses, further health benefits can be achieved by replacing a portion of fat with emulsified liquid shortening compositions comprising dietary fiber gel, water and lipid.

The invention relates to a biological soluble fiber mat, a preparation method thereof and a vacuum insulated panel using the mat. The mat is a fiber mat containing biological soluble fibers including 85-100wt% of biological soluble fibers and 0-15wt% of cured adhesives. The biological soluble fibers penetrate through one another and intertwine or are in overlapping joint in the form of single filaments or distributed in an interwoven mode. Few biological soluble fibers extend close to the thickness direction of the mat. The adhesives are dispersed among signal filaments, closely adhered to one another and do not independently exist. The average fiber diameter of a biological soluble fibers is less than or equal to 30 [mu]m and the average fiber length is less than or equal to 250 mm. Harm of fiber dust generated during manufacture and usage of the fiber mat to human bodies can be effectively avoided.

A low carbohydrate ice cream formulation that is rich in fiber is provided. The subject ice cream base formulation is free of milk and, hence, lactose and is comprised of heavy cream, water, maltodextrin soluble fiber, polydextrose, whey protein concentrate, glycerin, egg yolks, lecithin, xanthan gum, microcellulose gum, a mixture of locust bean gum and carrageenan gum, a mixture of mono- and di-glycerides of short chain fatty acids and an artificial sweetener that is a combination of acesulfame potassium and sucralose. Ice cream prepared by blending a suitable flavor into the subject base formulations is esthetically comparable to conventional premium ice cream.

The invention provides a bridging leak-stopping agent for a fractured reservoir, and a preparation method and application thereof. The leak-stopping agent comprises a bridging material, calcium carbonate particles, asphalt powder and acid-soluble fiber, wherein the bridging material is quartz sand and / or ceramsite, and the acid-soluble fiber is one or a mixture of two or more selected from a group consisting of polyester fiber, cellulose acetate fiber II, cellulose acetate fiber III and alkali-free glass fiber. On the basis of the total weight of the leak-stopping agent, the leak-stopping agent comprises, by weight, 15 to 30% of the bridging material, 50 to 70% of calcium carbonate particles, 5 to 15% of asphalt powder and 5 to 15% of acid-soluble fiber. The bridging leak-stopping agent can block cracks with width of 1 to 5 mm and has bearing capability of 15 MPa or above and acid solubility of 70% or above; and after plugging removal through acidification, acid-insoluble rigid particles can prevent stress-sensitive damage to reservoir strata and effectively protect oil and gas reservoirs.

The invention provides a method for improving sand-carrying capacity of fracturing fluid and fiber-containing fracturing fluid. The method for improving the sand-carrying capacity of the fracturing fluid comprises the step of adding fibers into the fracturing fluid, wherein the addition amount of the fibers is 0.3-0.8 weight part based on 100 weight parts of the fracturing fluid; the fibers have the tensile strength of 20-300MPa, the true density of 0.98-1.33g / cm<3>, the length of 3-15mm and the diameter of 25-150 microns; and the fibers refer to soluble fibers. The fiber-containing fracturing fluid provided by the invention refers to fracturing fluid prepared by the method. According to the method for improving the sand-carrying capacity of the fracturing fluid, the sand-carrying capacity can be improved, the amount of a thickening agent is reduced, the viscosity of base solution is reduced, and the damage and cost of the fracturing fluid can be further reduced. Moreover, residues of the fracturing fluid can be reduced, and gel breaking is easily realized by virtue of the fracturing fluid.

An animal feed such as a milk replacer includes a soluble fiber and a sugar alcohol. The milk replacer enhances weight gain, starter intake and reduces weaning time. The method of feeding the animal includes feeding a mixture of a soluble fiber and sugar alcohol. The animal feed may be used as a method of weaning young ruminants such as calves.

The invention relates to an oil well reservoir fracture plugging agent, and a preparation method and application thereof. The plugging agent comprises the following components in percentage by weight: 10-15% of acid-soluble fiber material, 5-15% of degradable high molecular compound, 25-35% of oil-soluble inert particle material, 4-5% of degradable delay expanding agent, 28-35% of acid-soluble inorganic salt and the balance of water, preferably 14% of acid-soluble fiber material, 4-14% of degradable high molecular compound, 34% of oil-soluble inert particle material, 4% of degradable delay expanding agent, 34% of acid-soluble inorganic salt and the balance of water. According to the invention, the plugging agent is prepared and formed from the acid-soluble, oil-soluble and degradable materials by combining the three characteristics of matching long and short fibers, matching coarse and fine particles and matching soft and hard filling materials; and the plugging agent can be applicable to the plugging of a fracture-width-uncertain stratum of a burial hill.

The invention provides a novel enzyme, and preparation and use thereof. In terms of 217 kcal of calories, the total content of every 100g of the novel enzyme comprises 0.6g of fat, 1.31g of protein, 0.5g of minerals, 911mg of sodium, 31.2g of oligosaccharide, 2166u of superoxide dismutase, 856mg of vitamin B, 1276mg of vitamin C, 24g of soluble fibers, and 6.7g of insoluble fibers. After the novel enzyme is absorbed by a human body, the cells can be activated rapidly, and the red blood cells can be increased rapidly; meanwhile, the novel enzyme resists bad bacteria and viruses, has the anti-aging effect and can prevent functional aging.

Disclosed herein are compositions, kits, and methods useful for enhancement of gastrointestinal health. For example, compositions comprising matter derived from a plant of the genus Terminalia; and a soluble fiber are disclosed. Also disclosed are kits wherein the extract of the plant matter and the soluble fiber need not be present within a common composition. Methods of enhancing gastrointestinal health are also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a synbiotic product composition comprising a blend or mixture of a prebiotic carbohydrate and a probiotic spore-forming Bacillus bacteria. Examples of prebiotic carbohydrates useful in synbiotic product include arabinoxylan, arabinoxylan oligosaccharides, xylose, soluble fiber dextrin, soluble corn fiber, and polydextrose. The present invention also relates to human foodstuffs and animal feed comprising such synbiotic products and methods of increasing the titer of spore-forming bacteria in the intestinal tracts of mammals by administration of symbiotic products.

The invention relates to a preparation technique of water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol fiber and application thereof, which is characterized in that in the preparation of spinning stock solution, the mixed solvent of dimethyl sulfoxide and water is used for dissolving polyvinyl alcohol, and the weight percentage concentration is controlled to 5-25%; porous wet gel spinning is adopted, and at least 5000 holes are available; and the water soluble temperature of the obtained fiber is 20-80 DEG C. The invention shortens the dissolution time of the polyvinyl alcohol and leads the polyvinyl alcohol to be fully dissolved; and the obtained solution is good in spinnability, is capable of producing high-quality water-soluble fiber and realizes the requirement of industrialization for the yield. The water-soluble fiber obtained by the invention is used for producing long tows, or being processed into wool tops, or being blending with the wool tops, cotton slivers, hemp and other chemical fibers, and can be made into high count yarn or hollow yarn or short fiber used for non-woven fabrics, embroidered base cloth and paper making.

The present invention provides a nutritional composition that is suitable to reduce the impact of stress on intestinal symptoms and / or conditions. The composition comprises one or more selected from a probiotic microorganism,one or more inactive probiotic, and one or more culture medium of one or more probiotic; and soluble fiber, and possibly other ingredients such as a milk ingredient, a source of carbohydrates and a source of protein. Preferably, the soluble fiber is a low viscosity soluble fiber. The composition is in particular suitable to alleviate abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, and bowel movement disturbances, such as abdominal bloating, flatulence, in particular in as far as these conditions and symptoms are associated with stress.

Disclosed are methods of controlling body weight in estrogen-insufficient women by administering compositions comprising (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by weight is soluble fiber, and (B) a soluble, indigestible oligosaccharide in addition to any soluble fiber inherently in the dried fruit solids. The dried fruit solids may also be characterized as those selected from dried plum, dried grape, dried date, or dried fig. Administration of dried fruit solids (e.g., dried plum solids) in combination with soluble indigestible oligosaccharides (e.g., fructooligosaccharides) are surprisingly effective in controlling body weight gain in estrogen-insufficient women.

Dietary supplement formulations are described that use structured water to provide increased hydration and therefore improved delivery of important health factors such as vitamins, minerals, and soluble fibers to beers, liquors, and various juice drinks.

The present invention provides a composition that is suitable to reduce the impact of chronic stress on intestinal symptoms and / or conditions. The composition comprises a probiotic microorganism and soluble fiber. Preferably, the soluble fiber is a low viscosity soluble fiber. The composition is in particular suitable to alleviate abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, and bowel movement disturbances; in as far as these conditions and symptoms are associated with stress.