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Coding for the gelling capacity
| Observation | Coding |
|---|---|
| No gelation | − |
| Gelation occurred in few minutes (5 min) and remained for few hours (1 h) | + |
| Gelation immediate (30 s), remained for few hours (4 h) | ++ |
| Gelation immediate (30 s), and for extended period (permanent) | +++ |
| Very stiff gel (gel formation immediately and permanently) | ++++ |
