The present invention relates to a functional fiber flour product for use
in foods, beverages, nutritional products and dietary supplements. The
invention includes a functional fiber flour product made from oilseeds
and comprises soluble and insoluble dietary fibers, polyunsaturated fatty
acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, protein, lignans, and low amounts of
digestible carbohydrates and saturated fat. Properties of the present
invention are useful in enhancing mixing, sheeting, extrusion, baking,
frying and roasting characteristics of human food and beverage products
and animal feed products without adversely affecting palatability or
appearance attributes; properties also include considerable extended
shelf life compared to prior art functional fiber products. The present
invention also includes a process for making the functional fiber flour
product using high pressure and high temperature mixing and extrusion
equipment.