Food products containing cyclodextrins having beneficial hypocholesterolemic effects and method of making and communicating the benefit of such products

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APP PUB NO 20040116382A1
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10318445

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The present invention is related to a novel component for use in a consumer food product that aids in providing beneficial hypocholesterolemic effects. More specifically, the present invention is directed to the use of alpha-cyclodextrin in the preparation of food products to lower harmful cholesterol levels. The food product provides beneficial hypocholesterolemic activity through increased bile acid and lipid binding activity while simultaneously delivering a food product, which is not adversely affected by its inclusion, either in taste or texture or in any undesirable side effects. The invention is also directed to communicating the benefit of the particular food product.

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GENERAL MILLS INCNUMBER ONE GENERAL MILLS BLVD MINNEAPOLIS MN 55426

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Lewandowski, Daniel J Bloomington, MN 18 135
Plank, David W Taylors Falls, MN 26 138

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