Introduction Beta-glucan is the major component of the soluble fibre fraction of oats and is located in the aleurone and endosperm cell walls. It comprises a class of non-digestible polysaccharides called beta-D-glucans.It is an unbranched polysaccharide cosisting of D-glucose subunits lingked by beta-(1,3) and beta-(1,4) bonds in the ratio of approximately 1: 2.6. This unique array of linking promotes several consumer health benefits. It lowers the risk of coronary heart disease by significantly lowering LDL cholesterol, hypertension, glycemic response and in stimulating immune cell function.