On the other hand,the expansion ratio values of the control samples were sub-stantially higher than those of the majority of the fatty acid containing samples
This is an indication that a more open structure (i.e. less dense) was formed in the control samples in comparison to those of the fatty acid containing sam-ples whose the more compact structure could be attributed to enhanced elasticity developed during amylose–fatty acid complexation, as previously mentioned, enabling the extru-dates to overcome the shearing forces acting on them during extrusion and to retain their cohesiveness