Table 2.
Characterization of freeze dried Qu-PMs with 5% mannitol after 6 months of storage at 30°C ± 0.5°C and 65% ± 5% RH (mean ± SD, n = 3)
Parameters | Initial | Final |
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Size(nm) | 63.76 ± 2.35 | 65.63 ± 3.71 |
PDI | 0.151 ± 0.023 | 0.183 ± 0.056 |
EE (%) | 92.06 ± 2.41 | 90.36 ± 3.84 |
Physical appearance | Intact cake | Intact cake |
Ease of redispersion | By mere shaking | By mere shaking |
PDI, polydispersity index; SD, standard deviation; EE, encapsulation efficiency.