The oil absorption had a reciprocal relationship with the moisture content retained in the banana chips. Using the gums as edible coatings had a more pronounced reduction in oil absorption than increasing the speed in the oil centrifugation process, but the differences were not perceived by the sensory panel.
The results showed that both edible coatings and the modification of the oil centrifugation speed produced significant and substantial reductions in the oil absorption without affecting the sensory perceptions, while maintaining the high quality of the fried products. Reduction of oil absorption in fried products would benefit both food industries and consumers, adding value to the snack market as a healthy food product.