BACKGROUND
Prebiotics, which increase the in vivo growth rate or activity of probiotic bacteria like Lactobacillus and/or Bifidobacterium, are generally soluble fiber sources. Probiotics with or without prebiotics are fed to humans or animals to support intestinal health. Soluble fiber prebiotics
This application is a national phase patent utility filing under 35 USC .sctn.371, for International (PCT) Patent Application serial no. PCT/AU2010/001410, filed Oct. 22, 2010, which claims benefit of priority to Australian Patent Application Serial No. 2009905229, filed Oct. 26, 2009. The