“…MDs are mostly flavorless, and can be easily digested and adsorbed (Chronakis, 1998). Moreover, MDs (when gelled) can be used as fat replacer to reduce fat content while maintaining desirable textural properties (Loret, Meunier, Frith, & Fryer, 2004). It was also reported that MDs were able to prevent protein degradation during freezing.…”