#$%^&*AU2012201228B220140904.pdf#####DIETARY FIBER COMPOSITION COMPRISING GLUCOMANNAN, XANTHAN GUM, AND ALGINATE Abstract POST-MEAL PLASMA GLUCOSE RESPONSE CONTROL 9.5 CONTROL - 50g GLUCOSE ---.--- PSYLLIUM FIBRES = 3g/50G GLUCOSE XANTILN --- KONJAC 7.5- --O VFB 4.5 3.5 0- 0 15 30 45 60 75 90 TIME (MINUTES) One aspect of the invention provides dietary fiber compositions comprising effective amounts of glucomannan, xanthan gum, and alginate to produce a desired viscosity. The invention also provides food products comprising an effective amount of a dietary fiber composition. In other aspects, the invention provides methods for preparing a dietary fiber composition or a food product comprising a dietary fiber composition, and methods for promoting satiety, promoting weight loss, lowering blood glucose levels, or lowering blood cholesterol levels in a mammal. (6051601 1):KZA
