This was a double-blind , randomized crossover study in 11 healthy persons [ 8 men and 3 women , aged 24 1 y ; body mass index ( in kg/m ( 2 ) ) : 24.4 0.9 ] who consumed meals containing 300-g 20 % oil and water emulsion ( 2220 kJ ) with 1 ) larger , 6-m mean droplet size ( Coarse treatment ) expected to cream in the stomach ; 2 ) larger , 6-m mean droplet size with 0.5 % locust bean gum ( LBG ; Coarse + LBG treatment ) to prevent creaming ; or 3 ) smaller , 0.4-m mean droplet size with LBG ( Fine + LBG treatment ) .