Inulin's paradoxical effect on Ca( ii )-alginate encapsulation of phenolic extracts

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• The aim is to clarify the role of inulin in the encapsulation efficiency of calcium alginate systems.
• Analysis of encapsulation efficiency in Ca( ii )–alginate systems with varying inulin concentrations.
• Evaluation of inulin's impact as a co-carrier in encapsulating phenolic extracts.
• Inulin displayed contrasting effects on encapsulation efficiency, necessitating clarification of its role.
• The results indicate inulin can act as a beneficial co-carrier under certain conditions.

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