Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed mucilage as a fat replacer in yogurts: Effect on their nutritional, technological, and sensory properties.

Growing consumer demand for healthy and nutritious products has motivated scientists and food manufacturers to design novel dairy products with higher fiber levels and lower fat content that are free of chemical additives. Chia seed mucilage (CSM) is a healthy natural gel extensively used as a dietary source of soluble fiber, a bulking agent, and a fat replacer in a large variety of foods. In this study, we evaluated the effect of CSM on the nutritional, technological, and sensory properties of skimmed yogurts.