Table 3.
Predicted and actual values of sensory and physical responses of optimized smoothie
| Responses | Predicted valuesa | Actual valuesb,ns |
|---|---|---|
| Color and appearance | 8.02 | 8.00 |
| Flavor | 6.80 | 7.02 |
| Consistency | 7.07 | 7.11 |
| Sweetness | 7.33 | 7.28 |
| Overall acceptability | 7.39 | 7.35 |
| Expressible serum (mL/50 mL) | 13.15 | 14.06 |
| Viscosity (Pa.s) | 0.544 | 0.554 |
ns no significant differences between predicted and actual values (P > 0.05)
aPredicted values suggested by Design Expert 8.0.7.1 software
bActual values of optimized product