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Table 5 Emulsification index of exopolymer and Tween 20 upon different oils

From: A statistical approach on optimization of exopolymeric substance production by Halomonas sp. S19 and its emulsification activity

Emulsification index %

Oils

Exopolymer

Tween 20

5 %

10 %

5 %

10 %

Coconut oil

49.44 ± 0.5

55.18 ± 0.6

67.03 ± 0.6

95.37 ± 1.6

Sesame oil

49.81 ± 0.3

55.18 ± 0.3

72.03 ± 0.3

88.51 ± 0.6

Paraffin

38.51 ± 0.6

49.81 ± 0.3

72.22 ± 0.5

92.22 ± 0.9

Kerosene

16.48 ± 0.3

24.62 ± 0.3

27.40 ± 0.6

78.70 ± 1.6

  1. Results represent the means of three experiments ± SD