Research Article
Effects of pH and Electrolytes on Castor Oil Emulsions with Various Stabilisers Using Khaya senegalensis Gum as an Emulsifier
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 |
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