Table 1.
Physicochemical properties of Khaya senegalensis gum.
| Parameter | Result |
|---|---|
| Yield (%) | 53.33 |
| Taste | Tasteless |
| Colour | Yellowish brown to reddish brown |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Surface appearance | Glassy and smooth |
| Shape | Slender and translucent tears |
| Fracture | Easily fractures |
| Moisture content (%) | 11.02 ± 0.500 |
| pH (1%w/v) | 4.2 ± 0.058 |
| Total ash (%w/w) | 9.466 ± 0.775 |
| Acid-insoluble ash (%w/w) | 0.45 ± 0.100 |
| Water-soluble ash (%w/w) | 0.66 ± 0.053 |
| Swelling index (%) | 606.667 ± 5.774 |
| Water retention capacity/10 mL | 8.167 ± 0.058 |