Research Article

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

Table 1

Experimental domain for screening step.

Factor UnitLow levelHigh level

P/W ratiog powder/mL water0.03330.1
Temperature °C6080
pH49
Timehour0.52
Agitation speedrpm200400
Ionic strengthg NaCl/l medium12
M/E ratiol/l0.250.5
Precipitation temperature °C535