Table 2.
Effects of independent variables on the ML, SG and DEI of sapodilla.
| Assay | Temperature (°C) | %Sucrose | Immersion Time (Minutes) | ML | SG | DEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 44 | 120 | 23.8 | 9.56 | 2.49 |
| 2 | 46 | 44 | 120 | 28.23 | 8.51 | 3.32 |
| 3 | 34 | 56 | 120 | 30.77 | 14.40 | 2.14 |
| 4 | 46 | 56 | 120 | 34.9 | 9.10 | 3.83 |
| 5 | 34 | 44 | 210 | 23.08 | 5.68 | 4.06 |
| 6 | 46 | 44 | 210 | 33.19 | 15.20 | 2.18 |
| 7 | 34 | 56 | 210 | 34.03 | 7.80 | 4.36 |
| 8 | 46 | 56 | 210 | 45.04 | 12.10 | 3.72 |
| 9 | 40 | 50 | 165 | 39.27 | 9.90 | 3.97 |
| 10 | 40 | 50 | 165 | 38.93 | 10.10 | 3.85 |
| 11 | 40 | 50 | 165 | 38.25 | 9.80 | 3.9 |
| 12 | 30 | 50 | 165 | 28.8 | 9.27 | 3.11 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 | 165 | 38.19 | 12.17 | 3.14 |
| 14 | 40 | 40 | 165 | 25.61 | 10.80 | 2.37 |
| 15 | 40 | 60 | 165 | 38.16 | 11.46 | 3.33 |
| 16 | 40 | 50 | 90 | 31.7 | 9.80 | 3.23 |
| 17 | 40 | 50 | 240 | 36.81 | 10.70 | 3.44 |
ML, moisture loss; SG, solid gain; DEI, Dehydration Efficiency Index.