Optimization of Insoluble and Soluble Fibres Extraction from Agave americana L. Using Response Surface Methodology
Figure 4
Contour plots illustrating the effect of (a) temperature and P/W ratio at constant agitation speed (300 rpm) and ionic strength (1.5 g/L), (b) temperature and agitation speed at constant P/W ratio (0.125) and ionic strength (1.5 g/L), (c) ionic strength and P/W ratio at constant agitation speed (300 rpm) and temperature (75°C), and (d) ionic strength and agitation speed at constant P/W ratio (0.125) and temperature (75°C) on soluble fibres yield extracted from dried Agave leaves’ powder.