Table 1.
Yield percentages of seaweed extracts from each seaweed species.
| Seaweed Species | Extract | Mass of Extract Obtained (g) | Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 0.053 ± 0.001 | 5.212 ± 0.106 a | |
| C. racemosa | Methanol | 0.126 ± 0.004 | 12.554 ± 0.434 b |
| Water | 0.133 ± 0.002 | 12.920 ± 0.289 b | |
| Chloroform | 0.052 ± 0.005 | 5.081 ± 0.462 a | |
| C. lentillifera | Methanol | 0.138 ± 0.015 | 13.450 ± 1.429 b |
| Water | 0.319 ± 0.020 | 30.884 ± 2.006 c |
Data show the mass of seaweed extracts obtained and their respective yields. Extracts were prepared by incubating 1 g of seaweed powder with the appropriate solvent (50 mL) for 2 h. The filtrates collected were subjected to rotary evaporation and then further concentrated using vacuum concentrator. The extracts obtained were stored at −20 °C prior to use. Data are expressed as mean ± SE of three separate independent extractions. Means with different alphabet are significantly different at p < 0.05 (Tukey).