Research Article

Optimization of Insoluble and Soluble Fibres Extraction from Agave americana L. Using Response Surface Methodology

Table 11

Chemical composition of insoluble and soluble fibres concentrates (g/100 g dry matter).

IFSF

Dry matter (%)94.51 ± 0.1491.67 ± 0.27
0.225 ± 0.0020.337 ± 0.002
pH6.35 ± 0.045.59 ± 0.04
Total fibres86.23 ± 1.3289.84 ± 0.88
Ash8.01 ± 0.053.25 ± 0.17
proteins2.32 ± 0.091.44 ± 0.11
Fat1.24 ± 0.040.097 ± 0.003
Soluble sugars1.58 ± 0.214.42 ± 0.54