Low-calorie whole-grain cereal bar

• Main Authors: BIRNEY, SHARON, KATZ, MEAGAN C, SCHMID, ABIGAIL, COLEMAN, EDWARD C
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 30.04.2009
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BYSUBCLASSES A23B - A23J; HUMAN NECESSITIES; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OFNUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; THEIR TREATMENT, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES

Provided is a low-calorie whole grain cereal bars that includes whole grain and binder in amounts effective for providing a cereal bar with at least about 15 weight % or more whole grain, about 35 weight % or more of a binder, at least about 5 weight % or more of a compound coating, wherein the cereal bar is effective for providing at least about 5 weight % or more protein and fiber, and 120 or less calories per 28 gram bar as well as having a water activity of about 0.4 to 0.6. The cereal bars are low in calories but still provide a good source of whole grain and fiber while maintaining an acceptable taste, organoleptic properties and long shelf-life.