Table 2.
Effect of temperature on extraction efficiency.
| Temperature (°C) | Weight of OCO (mg) | Content of capsaicin in OCO (%) | Content of capsaicin in Capsicum powder (mg/g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40–50 | 1170.6 ± 104.8 | 7.03 ± 0.55 | 1.642 ± 0.119 |
| 50–60 | 1310.3 ± 37.3 | 10.46 ± 0.07 | 2.741 ± 0.089 |
| 60–70 | 1161.3 ± 114.8 | 10.64 ± 1.14 | 2.454 ± 0.054 |