Table 5.
(A) Mean hardness value (Peak force (g) mean ± STDV) and (B) mean stickiness value (negative force (g) mean ± STDV) of each gummy on day 1, 15, 30 and 45.
| A. Mean Hardness Value (Peak Force (g) Mean ± STDV) of Each Gummy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Content in Gummy | Day 1 | Day 15 | Day 30 | Day 45 |
| No corn oil | 1540 ± 125 | 1620 ± 100 | 2030 ± 150 | 1820 ± 155 |
| 10% corn oil | 3100 ± 200 | 3260 ± 155 | 3330 ± 165 | 3600 ± 210 |
| 20% corn oil | 3410 ± 265 | 3630 ± 230 | 3930 ± 195 | 3970 ± 265 |
| 40% corn oil | 4260 ± 165 | 4600 ± 185 | 5000 ± 205 | 4650 ± 195 |
| B. Mean Stickiness Value (Negative Force (g) Mean ± STDV) of Each Gummy | ||||
| No corn oil | 325 ± 45 | 400 ± 35 | 425 ± 60 | 550 ± 60 |
| 10% corn oil | 160 ± 20 | 180 ± 30 | 125 ± 25 | 145 ± 33 |
| 20% corn oil | 100 ± 15 | 85 ± 15 | 80 ± 7 | 85 ± 12 |
| 40% corn oil | 90 ± 14 | 80 ± 14 | 75 ± 9 | 76 ± 8 |