The Claim
The cinnamaldehyde/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex enhances hydrogen bonding between soy protein isolate chains, resulting in increased β-sheet and α-helix content and decreased random coil and β-turn structures, which is associated with improved mechanical integrity and thermal stability of the resulting film.
What the research says
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Adding a cinnamaldehyde/β-cyclodextrin complex to soy protein changes its molecular structure to form more ordered shapes and fewer disordered ones, which makes the resulting film stronger and more heat-resistant.
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The cinnamaldehyde/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex enhances the hydrogen bonding between soy protein isolate chains, leading to a measurable increase in β-sheet and α-helix content and a reduction in random coil and β-turn structures, which correlates with improved mechanical integrity and thermal stability of the film.
The spice-and-cyclodextrin complex fits into the soy protein strands and forces them to hold tighter together with more hydrogen bonds, which makes the protein fold into stronger, straighter shapes and eliminates loose, floppy parts, making the film tougher and heat-resistant.
What the research says
1 studyAdding this special spice-and-cyclodextrin mix to soy protein film helps the protein strands stick together better and line up in neat, strong patterns, making the film tougher and able to handle heat better.
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