The Claim
Exceeding 15% (w/w) concentration of cinnamaldehyde/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex in soy protein isolate films induces visible agglomeration, disrupts the continuous network structure, reduces tensile strength, increases disintegration time, and accelerates antioxidant degradation due to phase separation and exposure of hydrophobic cinnamaldehyde.
What the research says
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When soy protein films contain more than 15% cinnamaldehyde/β-cyclodextrin complex by weight, they develop visible clumps, lose structural integrity, become weaker, take longer to break down, and lose their antioxidant properties faster because the cinnamaldehyde separates and becomes exposed.
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Exceeding 15% (w/w) concentration of cinnamaldehyde/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex in soy protein isolate films induces visible agglomeration, disrupts the continuous network structure, reduces tensile strength, increases disintegration time, and accelerates antioxidant degradation due to phase separation and exposure of hydrophobic cinnamaldehyde.
When too much of the cinnamaldehyde complex is added to the soy protein film, it stops mixing properly and forms clumps. This breaks the smooth structure of the protein network, weakens the film, makes it take longer to break down, and lets the cinnamaldehyde escape faster, reducing its protective effect.
What the research says
1 studyWhen too much of this special cinnamaldehyde mix is added to soy protein films, it clumps up like oil in water instead of mixing in smoothly, making the film weaker, slower to dissolve, and less able to protect its healthy antioxidants. The study proves this happens when you go over 15%.
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