Table 3. Sensorial texture attributes of Ojojo prepared from different frying conditions, compared to the control sample

Frying temperature (°C) Frying time (min) Hardness Chewiness Gumminess
170.00 5.00 2.20±1.001)a2) 2.40±1.00b 1.40±0.50b
160.00 3.00 1.80±1.00ab 3.00±1.00a 1.40±0.50b
180.00 4.00 2.10±1.00ab 3.00±1.00a 1.50±1.00b
Control 1.70±1.00b 2.80±0.41ab 2.00±1.00a
Mean 2.00 3.00 1.54
p-level (sample) NS NS **
p<0.01, NS, not significant.
All values are mean±SD (n=20).
Means with the same superscripts (a,b) within the same column are not significantly different (p>0.05).
Hardness: 1=soft, 2=moderately hard, 3=hard.
Gumminess: 1=Not gummy, 2=moderately gummy, 3=gummy.
Chewiness: 1=Not chewable, 2=moderately chewable, 3=chewable.