Table 1. .
Independent var iables, and their coded and actual values used for analysis

Symbol1) Independent variable Coded level
-2 -1 0 1 2
X1 Maltodextrin addition ratio (%) 5 10 15 20 25
X2 Inlet temperature (°C) 120 140 160 180 200
X3 Flow rate (mL/min) 35 40 45 50 55
X1, maltodextrin addition ratio (%); X2, inlet temperature (°C); X3, flow rate (mL/min).