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Table 4 Levels of independent variables established according to the central composite design (CCD)

From: Influence of astaxanthin, emulsifier and organic phase concentration on physicochemical properties of astaxanthin nanodispersions

Variable

Independent variable levels

Independent variables

Low

- α

Center

- α

High

 Concentration of astaxanthin (wt %, x1)

0.02

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.38

 Concentration of emulsifier(wt %, x2)

0.2

1

2

3

3.8

 Concentration of astaxanthin (wt %,x3)

2

10

20

30

38