“…The intake of fiber and especially β-glucans becomes an important alternative for diabetics and for people with high cholesterol levels (Bozbulut & Sanlier, 2019;Shanmugam & Priya, 2016). In most cases, the addition of β-glucan concentrates is used in the production of cereal and bakery products, but as of recently they can also be found in dairy products, pasta, soups and meat products (for example meat batters, sausages and chopped poultry products) (Ahmad et al, 2012;Álvarez & Barbut, 2013;Choi et al, 2011;Ktari et al, 2016;Kurek et al, 2016;Piñero et al, 2008). In addition to its documented biological activity, oat β-glucan also has hydrocolloid characteristics, which are important with regard to food processing.…”