Cholesterol-Claim Cereals
Porridge, cereals and bars for the ~3 g/day cholesterol claim. Concentrated dose without whole oats; pick a grade that survives your process.
Oat Extract Oat Beta-Glucan Powder
- Product Name
- Oat Extract Oat Beta-Glucan Powder
- Botanical Name
- Avena sativa
- Specification
- 70%, 80%
- Appearance
- Light Yellow to White Powder
- Test Method
- HPLC
- MOQ
- 1 kg
- Active Ingredient
- Beta Glucan
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
Product Description
Oat beta-glucan is the soluble fibre from the cell walls of oat grain (Avena sativa). Supplied as a concentrated powder, it is not milled oat flour and not yeast beta-glucan — those are different materials with different claims.
In water it hydrates and thickens. That viscosity supports LDL cholesterol reduction and a softer post-meal glucose rise when a food delivers about 3 g a day in a diet low in saturated fat and the fibre still thickens in the finished product, as FDA and EFSA describe. The same property adds body to yogurt, bread and oat drinks, holds moisture in low-fat meat, and forms a light film in serums and shampoos.
When buying, match molecular weight to the use — higher for claim-oriented cereals and bread, lower for clear beverages — and confirm the assay and batch COA. Do not assume a gluten-free batch without a specific test.
Specification
| Product Name | Oat Extract Oat Beta-Glucan Powder | Botanical Name | Avena sativa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | 70%, 80% | Appearance | Light Yellow to White Powder |
| Test Method | HPLC | MOQ | 1 kg |
| Active Ingredient | Beta Glucan | Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Botanical Source | Avena sativa | CAS No. | 9051-97-2 |
| COA | Available | Certificate | ISO 22000, FDA, BRC, IFS, SGS, Kosher, Halal, Organic (EU), USDA, HACCP, ISO 9001 |
| Quality | Non-GMO, Non-irradiation, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free | Sample | 10-50 g sample for evaluation |
| OEM Service | Private labeling, customized packaging, capsules and tablets | Packaging | 1-5 kg / 25 kg (aluminum foil bag / fiber drum) |
Applications
Bread and Bakery
Holds water and softens crumb. High-MW suits low-GI positioning; confirm in bake trials — yeast and flour enzymes can thin the fibre.
Yogurt and Cultured Dairy
More body, less whey separation in yogurt and ice cream. Often used well below claim levels.
Drinks, Soups and Sauces
Thickens oat drinks, soups and sauces. Lower-viscosity grades pour better; check pH and heat in trials.
Low-Fat Meat Products
Better cook yield and juiciness in sausages and lean patties. Texture use, not the cereal health claim.
Skincare
Water-phase hydration in serums and creams (INCI Beta-Glucan). Use cosmetic-grade material, not the food-claim powder.
Hair Care
Light film in shampoo and conditioner. Test clarity and feel in your surfactant base.
FAQ
How is this different from oat flour?
Oat flour is the whole milled grain and only a few percent beta-glucan. This powder is the soluble fibre taken out of the grain and standardized, so a formula can hit a target in grams rather than in bowls of oats.
How is it different from yeast beta-glucan?
Yeast beta-glucan is a branched fungal polysaccharide, sold mainly for immune-positioned supplements. The FDA soluble-fibre statement and the EFSA cholesterol opinion name beta-glucan from oats. EFSA's cholesterol opinion also covers barley. A yeast material cannot be swapped in and keep the oat claim.
Which grade suits a claim-bearing food, and which suits a drink?
Foods built around the cholesterol statement want high molecular weight, because the effect depends on viscosity in the gut. Drinks, soups and sauces usually want a lower viscosity so they pour. The 70% and 80% figures are the assay, not the viscosity. Tell us the food system and we match the grade.
Will processing destroy it?
The amount on a certificate can stay put while the molecular weight falls. Yeast fermentation, the beta-glucanase in wheat flour, acid and high shear all thin oat beta-glucan. If a label claim depends on viscosity, measure the finished food. The incoming COA is not enough.
What do the cholesterol statements actually require?
The FDA oat soluble-fibre claim and the EFSA cholesterol opinion both turn on about 3 g of oat beta-glucan a day, in a diet low in saturated fat, from foods where the beta-glucan still forms a viscous solution. A separate EFSA opinion covers a smaller rise in blood glucose after a meal that contains at least 4 g of oat or barley beta-glucans for every 30 g of available carbohydrate. Those conditions sit on the finished food, not on this powder bag.
Is it gluten-free?
Oats are not wheat, but they are often handled alongside gluten-containing grains, and oat itself is treated as an allergen in some markets. Do not read this powder as gluten-free or allergen-free. If the finished food needs a gluten-free claim, ask for a batch tested against your own limit.
