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Table 5.

Validation of the models. The predicted and experimental values for the encapsulation yield (EY) and the retentions of the total saponin (TSC), total phenolic (TPC) and total flavonoid (TFC) content and the total antioxidant activity (TAA) for the bitter melon extract encapsulated powder obtained for the optimal conditions.

	EY (Y₁)	TSC (Y₂)	TPC (Y₃)	TFC (Y₄)	TAA (Y₅)
Predicted values	66.4 ± 4.4	80.9 ± 3.9	93.9 ± 3.5	80.6 ± 3.3	88.3 ± 3.9
Experimental values	62.4 ± 0.4	82.7 ± 1.6	92.0 ± 3.6	79.6 ± 3.5	83.6 ± 3.9