Table 2.
Mean length and thickness of spirulina-alginate beads.
| Gelation | Sodium Alginate % | Calcium Chloride % | Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External | 1% | 10% | 1.40 ± 0.09c | 2.11 ± 0.25c |
| 1% | 15% | 1.58 ± 0.09cb | 2.08 ± 0.16c | |
| 7% | 10% | 2.48 ± 0.09a | 4.77 ± 0.30a | |
| 7% | 15% | 2.39 ± 0.017a | 4.48 ± 0.25a | |
| Internal | 0.50% | 2% | 1.42 ± 0.12c | 3.03 ± 0.23b |
| 1.50% | 2% | 1.68 ± 0.23b | 2.98 ± 0.28b |
Data reported is mean ± standard deviation (n=10). Values for each treatment with different letters are significantly different (α = 0.05).