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The Combined Power of Soy and Oats
SoyTrim™ Advantages
- SoyTrim® provides the opportunity to easily incorporate the power of both soy and oats into heart healthy formulations.
- SoyTrim® is 100% Natural.
- SoyTrim® is proprietary and generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
- Products containing SoyTrim® can qualify for the FDA Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) label claims, such as:
- Soluble Oat Beta-Glucan Fiber and Soy Protein from foods such as SoyTrim®, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and lower blood cholesterol.”
- Products containing SoyTrim® can qualify for the American Heart Association’s “Heart Health” seal of approval.
- SoyTrim® was originally developed and patented by the USDA.
Product Possibilities
- SoyTrim® is a hydrocolloid with superior mouth feel and texture.
- SoyTrim® holds up well at baking temperatures.
- Although oat bran and soy protein are difficult to formulate into many food products, SoyTrim® combines them into a form that is easy to formulate into any and all of the following:
- Healthy meal-replacement ready-to-drink beverages
- Weight-loss beverages that assist in lowering cholesterol
- Sports and single-serve recreational beverages
- Fruit-based “smoothie” applications
- Ready-to-eat and instant soups
- Single-serve yogurt (“Go-gurt”)
- Sports and weight loss bars
- Non-dairy spreads, butter, margarine replacements
- Low-fat salad dressings, oil and fat replacements
- Low-fat breads and bakery goods
Structure Function Claims
- SoyTrim™ promotes maintenance of healthy body weight.
- SoyTrim™ promotes digestive health.
- SoyTrim™ helps maintain healthy cholesterol and triglycerides.
- SoyTrim™ promotes maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels.
- SoyTrim™ supports healthy immune function.
- SoyTrim™ supports management of healthy appetites.
Healthy Benefits
- Contains high concentrations of oat beta-glucans and soy proteins, both of which are known to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and total cholesterol.
- Reduces absorption of fat.
- Slows absorption of carbohydrates.
- Increases feeling of fullness (satiety).
- Provides needed dietary fibre.