Table I.
Macroscopic Evaluation of Pectinate Particles Formulated with 0.2 ml of Pectin at a Concentration of 1, 6 and 10 mg/ml, with 2 ml Divalent Cation (CaCl2, MgCl2 and MnCl2) at a Concentration of 8 mg/ml
| Formula Composition | Macroscopic Evaluation of Pectinate Particles | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pectin conc. (mg/ml) | Divalent cation conc (mg/ml) | Pectin: Cation (w/w) | Ca-Pectinate | Mg-Pectinate | Mn-Pectinate |
| 1 | 8 | 0.0125:1 | Small spherical particles | Small spherical particles | Small particles |
| 6 | 8 | 0.075:1 | Small spherical gel beads | Small spherical gel beads | Small rod gel beads |
| 10 | 8 | 0.125:1 | Small spherical gel beads | Small spherical gel beads | Large rod gel beads |
| 10 | 1 | 1:1 | Small spherical particles | Small spherical particles | Small particles |
| 10 | 6 | 0.17:1 | Spherical gel beads | Small spherical particles | Large rod gel beads |
| 10 | 10 | 0.1:1 | Spherical gel beads | Spherical gel beads | Large rod gel beads |