| abstract |
A method for preparing β-sitosterol, oryzanol, esters of bothnof these compounds and related compounds are disclosed whichnprovides the sterol in a readily consumable form. The methodnincludes the spray drying of the β-sitosterol in a mixed micellenformulation. The product is provided in a convenient form thatncan be provided to food or drinks or incorporated into solid andnsuspension dosage forms. |