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Table 2 Variables and F-value for each factor in the fractional factorial design

From: Use of Agaricus bisporus mushroom in beef burgers: antioxidant, flavor enhancer and fat replacing potential

Variables

F-value

Mushroom

Salt

Fat

Moisture

331.053

36.281

639.428

Water activity

8.272

247.718

7.636

pH

9.196

1.861

8.420

L*

3.735

1.456

2.416

a*

11.389

15.604

1.007

b*

10.946

7.143

1.289

Hardness

143.072

59.860

12.010

Springiness

1.029

4.617

0.001

Cohesiveness

4.982

2.656

3.287

Chewiness

37.031

25.286

1.269

Malonaldehyde equivalents/kg

8.832

5.997

2.262

  1. Color in the L*, a* and b* coordinates. L*(lightness), a* (red-green) and b* (yellow-blue)
  2. The factors which have a significant effect on responses are marked in bold text and indicate significant differences (P < 0.05)