Binding of dephytinized bran to lipase and bile acids in vitro

Dephytinized wheat bran with a 65% dietary fiber content was prepared by treating wheat bran with an acidic solution. Its water-holding capacity and capacity for binding to lipase and bile acids were then studied. The dephytinized bran had higher water-holding capacity than cellulose, and showed stronger binding to lipase and cholic acid than cellulose and intact bran. These results indicate that dephytinized bran has /favorable characteristics as a food