A randomized, crossover and controlled clinical trial will be developed in 23 individuals to evaluate the postprandial effect of consuming snacks rich in vegetable and animal protein compared to a high-quality pork sausage

A randomized, crossover and controlled clinical trial will be developed in 23 individuals to evaluate the postprandial effect of consuming snacks rich in vegetable and animal protein compared to a high-quality pork sausage. Each of the participants will consume the two types of snacks (20 grams) following a random assignment order. The design is randomised and cross-over.

A greater satiating effect is expected with the hybrid snack, given that the fiber in chickpea flour is higher than that of dry chickpeas. In addition, chickpea flour is rich in soluble fiber (a type of fiber that helps retain water and therefore slows down digestion) having positive effects on the gastrointestinal tract and on the metabolism of LDL cholesterol, as well as on blood glucose .

Foods high in complex carbohydrates and fiber have a satiating effect due to their fiber content. It is known that the most satiating macronutrient is protein if the food also contains fiber, this favors that some nutrients are not fully absorbed, including fat. Hence, these foods have a satiety index greater than fat itself, thus favoring adherence to diet and body weight, since it is possible to control portions, avoiding snacking on unhealthy products.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 23 participants between 18 and 30 years old, with a ratio between men and women of approximately 50%.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetics
• Chronic medication except contraceptives
• Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Any serious active disease that prevents or disables to adequately follow the study
• Regular cannabis users
• Alcoholism or active drug dependence
• Inability to give informed consent
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Intolerance to any of the components of the two snack which are intended to be tested

23 participants between 18 and 30 years old, with a ratio between men and women of approximately 50% will be recruited

A consortium agreement will be established with the collaborating partners at the beginning of the project, focusing on confidentiality issues, agreements of all parties and patent possibilities.

The study data must be verifiable with the source data, which necessitates access to all original records, laboratory reports, and subject records. The confidentiality of the data and the identity of the patients will be maintained during the study and after its completion. Only the Principal Investigator and authorized study personnel will have access to these confidential records.

The data and other information related to the project is managed through REDCap, a secure web application that is installed on a server located in CIBER. The IP is the repository owner of the information contained in the project database.

No data used in the analysis and subsequent disclosure of the study results will contain any identifiable reference to patient names.

To ensure double-blindness, the wrapper of the snacks will be the same and nursing will only be able to distinguish the product by the assigned code, as will the statistician