Research Article

Enzymatic Extraction of Sapodilla (Manilkara achras L.) Juice: Process Optimization and Characterization

Table 4

Constraints fixed for processing condition and responses.

VariablesGoal statusLower limitUpper limit

Pectinase concentration (%)Minimize0.1200.179
Incubation temp. (°C)Minimize42.0247.97
Incubation time (min.)Within range132.16167.83
Juice yield (%)Maximize53.0066.98
Viscosity (cP)Within range4.654.92
TSS (°Brix)Maximum19.6221.84
Clarity (%T)Maximum0.1251.390
L-valueMaximum25.0434.47