The present disclosure provides products and methods that provide for the stability of functional amino acids in food matrices. In a general embodiment, the products include either a source of beta-glucans or a source of protein low in reducing sugars, in combination with a functional amino acid in a binder having low amounts of, or being substantially free of, reducing sugars. Methods for improving the stability of functional amino acids in food matrices are also provided. The products and methods of the present disclosure provide several advantages including, for example, the reduction or avoidance of degradation and browning of the products during processing and storage.
