| composition | linear homopolysaccharides of d-glucopyranosyl residues linked by a mixture of β-(1→3) and β-(1→4) linkages with blocks of consecutive (1→4)-linked residues separated by single (1→3) linkages (cellodextrin segments) | Analytical Properties |
| molecular structure | composed of cellulosic oligomer segments (trimers, tetramers and longer units) within polymer chains | Analytical Properties |
| solubility | water solubility (influenced by molecular features such as distribution of cellulosic oligomers, linkage pattern, molecular weight, temperature, concentration), soluble fraction of oat dietary fibers, water-soluble | Analytical Properties |
| viscosity/gelation | soluble/viscous and gel-forming hydrocolloids; rheological behaviour related to molecular features; water binding, thickening; gelation properties | Analytical Properties |
| dietary function | physiological effects in gastro-intestinal tract; reducing blood serum cholesterol; regulating blood glucose levels | Analytical Properties |
| monomer | d-glucose | Analytical Properties |
| glycosidic linkage | β(1→4) or β(1→3) | Analytical Properties |
| DP3/DP4 ratio | around 2.4 to 2.6 | Analytical Properties |
| viscosity | Important physical properties vary with concentration, solubility, molecular weight, and DP3/DP4 ratio; implies viscosity variation | Analytical Properties |
| water holding capacity | high | Analytical Properties |