This functional property has been
attributed to the physical entrapment of oil for molecules
such as lipids and proteins. For the above mentioned, the
OHC registered in chia gums could be due to protein and
fat contents as well as factors as particle size and the absence
of hemicellulose. Chia gum seems to possess an adequate
fat absorption capacity, allowing it to play an important role
in food processing, since fat acts on flavor retainers and
increases the mouth feel of foods