Table 2.
Effect of optimized GCSE8 concentration and TG-CS ratio on EE and TPC.
| Test No. | GCSE8⁎⁎ (%) | TG- CS ratio (%) | EE ⁎ (%) | TPC ⁎(mg/GAE/100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 0.5 | 1:1 | 63.587 i ± 0.331 | 111.644 i ± 0.881 |
| M2 | 0.5 | 1:2 | 66.010 h ± 0.790 | 116.053 h ± 1.689 |
| M3 | 0.5 | 1:3 | 68.839 g ± 0.209 | 121.097 g ± 0.430 |
| M4 | 1 | 1:1 | 80.525 c ± 0.540 | 141.427 c ± 1.195 |
| M5 | 1 | 1:2 | 83.515 b ± 0.480 | 146.616 b ± 0.885 |
| M6 | 1 | 1:3 | 85.284 a ± 0.415 | 149.542 a ± 0.881 |
| M7 | 1.5 | 1:1 | 71.782 f ± 0.155 | 125.956 f ± 0.433 |
| M8 | 1.5 | 1:2 | 75.419 e ± 0.537 | 130.775 e ± 1.158 |
| M9 | 1.5 | 1:3 | 76.947 d ± 0.366 | 135.022 d ± 0.760 |
| P-value | 0.000 | 0.000 | ||
| F-value | 827.67 | 543.59 |
⁎
Mean ± SD, n = 3. Different letters (a-e) within each column indicate significant differences (p ≤ 0.05).
⁎⁎
Optimized GCSE (30 MPa, 70 °C, and 20 % co-solvent), Total phenolic content (TPC), Encapsulation efficiency (EE). Tragacanth gum (TG), as chitosan (CS).