Table 2.
Hardness, adhesiveness, oil holding capacity, and oil loss values for the oleogels with varying levels of beeswax.
| Sample | Hardness (g) | Adhesiveness (g.s) | OHC (%) | Oil loss (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OB7% | 394.24 c ±11.71 | −802.33 a ±13 | 91.10c±0.53 | 0.83a±0.03 |
| OB9% | 1186.20 b ± 14.50 | −1412.89 b ± 46.77 | 93.60b ± 0.43 | 0.62b ± 0.02 |
| OB11% | 1733.70 a ±39.48 | −2631.45 c±9.23 | 95.95a±0.76 | 0.48c±0.01 |
OB7%: 7% beeswax and 93% sunflower oil; OB9%: 9% beeswax and 91% sunflower oil; OB11%: 11% beeswax and 89% sunflower oil.
Data are means ±standard deviations, n = 3. Values in the same column with different letters are significantly different (p < 0.05).