Table 1.
Physicochemical characteristics of andaliman- and kuweni-based powdered beverages
| Characteristic | F1 | F2 | F3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility (%) | 95.04±0.24a | 96.20±0.36a | 97.74±0.11b |
| Bulk density (%) | 89.09±2.26a | 88.20±2.56a | 86.51±2.31a |
| pH | 3.74±0.01a | 3.95±0.05b | 4.21±0.01c |
| Hygroscopicity (%) | 8.25±0.25a | 6.94±0.21a | 7.32±0.23a |
| Moisture content (%) | 2.08±0.19a | 2.08±0.16a | 2.50±0.14a |
| Ash content (%) | 0.42±0.06a | 0.28±0.01a | 0.31±0.03a |
| Total sugar (%) | 69.78±0.01a | 67.04±1.01a | 66.52±3.13a |
Values are presented as mean±standard error from triplicate analysis (n=3).
Different letters in a row indicate significant differences (P<0.05).
F1, 25% andaliman:75% kuweni; F2, 50% andaliman:50% kuweni; F3, 75% andaliman:25% kuweni.