TABLE 6.
Evaluation of droplet size, PDI, ZP, pH, viscosity, and CI% in marula nanoemulsions.
| Formula number | Droplet size (nm) | PDI | ZP (mV) | pH | Viscosity (cp) | CI % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-NE1 | 234.28 ± 2.91 | 0.385 ± 0.02 | −25.28 ± 1.24 | 6.28 ± 0.01 | 3.45 ± 1.02 | 10.40 ± 0.60 |
| M-NE2 | 185.63 ± 1.75 | 0.267 ± 0.01 | −28.76 ± 0.74 | 6.92 ± 0.03 | 6.98 ± 1.28 | 8.01 ± 0.60 |
| M-NE3 | 122.48 ± 1.29 | 0.319 ± 0.01 | −31.71 ± 1.34 | 6.22 ± 0.02 | 10.18 ± 1.65 | 5.50 ± 0.33 |
| M-NE4 | 75.36 ± 0.95 | 0.377 ± 0.02 | −35.44 ± 1.04 | 6.53 ± 0.03 | 15.64 ± 1.74 | 3.72 ± 0.35 |
Data are presented in the form mean ± SD; M-NE, marula nanoemulsion; CI, creaming index; n = 3.