Table 2. Emulsifying activity of the EPSs synthesized by Rhodosporidium babjevae and commercial hydrocolloids .
EPSs and hydrocolloids Concentration (% in water medium) | Emulsifying activity (%) |
0.5 % EPSs | 48.7 ± 2.3 |
1% EPSs | 53.7 ± 0.6 |
1.5% EPSs | 54.7 ± 1.6 |
0.5% Sodium alginate | 42.3 ± 1.2 |
0.5% Guar gum | 72.3 ± 1.5 |
1% EPSs + 0.5% Sodium alginate | 62 ± 2 |
1% EPSs + 0.5% Guar gum | 88 ± 2 |