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The Prediction of Total Dietary Fiber in Cereal Products Using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy
Patent Number: 6114699
Docket Number: 11996
Serial Number: 8978761
Date Patented: 09/05/2000
Agricultural Research Service
Date Issued:
September 5, 2000
Abstract:
The invention is a way to quickly and accurately predict total dietary fiber content in a wide-range of cereal
products, including mixed grain and those with high sugar, high crystalline sugar and high fat content, and a combination of high sugar and high fat. The invention analyzes and determines dietary fiber levels within seconds using Near-Infrared Reflectance (NIR) technology. Existing systems use enzymatic prediction
techniques, which are time consuming, expensive, labor intensive and use solvents. Mathematical tools have been developed to extract additional information on food products, compared with current methods. Models are developed and calibrated that are generic in nature, or that focus on one or more specific grain types, variations in moisture, fats, solids, and the amount and type of sugar. The invention will assist the food industry in compliance
with the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990.
Inventors:
Franklin E. Barton II
Russell Agricultural Research Center
Athens, GA 30604
(706) 546-3288 / Fax: (706) 546-3607 |
Sandra E. Kays
(same address as first inventor) |
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William R. Windham
(same address as first inventor) |
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