What is Microparticulated?
Microparticulation is a controlled combined thermal and mechanical treatment of whey protein concentrate (WPC) for denaturation and creation of controlled sized particles at a size of 1 – 10 µm. μ-Pro™ products can be produced from both sweet and acid whey concentrates depending on the final use.
What is olestra used for?
Olestra is a fat substitute made from fatty acids esterified to sucrose and can be used in the preparation of virtually any food made with fat. Foods made with olestra retain the mouthfeel, palatability and satiating effects of their full-fat counterparts without providing any digestible energy.
What are examples of fat substitutes?
Common fat-based fat substitutes are Caprenin (a cocoa butter substitute); mono- and diglycerides; Olestra (with fat and sucrose); Salatrim (used in reduced-fat baking chips); and short- and long-chain fatty acids, which are partially absorbed by the body.
What are olestra products?
Olestra, under the brand name Olean®, is still used primarily as a fat substitute in the manufacture of certain savory snack foods including Lays® Light Potato Chips, Doritos® Light Snack Chips, Pringles® Light Potato Crisps, Ruffles® Light Potato Chips, and Tostitos® Light Tortilla Chips.
What is simplesse used in?
Simplesse is used in ice cream, yogurt, cheese spread, salad dressings, margarine, mayonnaise, coffee creamer, soups, and sauces.
What is Dairylo?
Dairy-Lo is an all-natural dairy product. It consists of a milk protein derived from sweet whey.
What are the side effects of olestra?
The major adverse effects reported were flatulence, bloating, diarrhea, and loose stools. Because of concerns regarding the possible malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins, the FDA requires all olestra-prepared foods to be supplemented with these vitamins.
Why is olestra good for you?
Olestra products are fortified with fat-soluble vitamins — vitamins A, D, E and K — because these vitamins may be excreted with the fat. However, olestra may also reduce the absorption of carotenoids such as beta-carotene and other nutrients that may play a role in preventing certain types of cancer and cataract.
What is the best fat substitute?
Pureed Fruit or Vegetables Unsweetened applesauce, mashed bananas, pureed prunes, or canned pumpkin puree work best as a fat replacement. For best results, replace half of the fat in a recipe with an equal volume of pureed fruit or vegetable.
What is olestra called now?
Olean
Olestra
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| Trade names | Olean |
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| Legal status | US : OTC |
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Who created olestra?
CINCINNATI (FOX19) – The man who invented Olestra, a fat substitute for Procter and Gamble has died. Robert Volpenhein died at his home in West Harrison, Indiana at the age of 83. Volpenhein worked for P&G for 38 years. During his time there, he discovered the enzyme that digests fat.