FORTIFIED CEREAL BRAN

• US Patent No. 7,700,142 (April 20, 2010), D. Hoffpauer, Crowley, LA.

Cereal bran fortified with an effective amount of select additives such as vitamins, minerals and essential dietary fats promotes digestive health. The fortified cereal bran can be used as a dietary supplement or as an added ingredient to fortify various food products. The additive provides an effective amount of vitamin D, selenium, calcium, magnesium, folic acid and omega-3 fatty acids.