Effects of pH and Electrolytes on Castor Oil Emulsions with Various Stabilisers Using Khaya senegalensis Gum as an Emulsifier

Table 1

Physicochemical properties of Khaya senegalensis gum.

Parameter	Result
Yield (%)	53.33
Taste	Tasteless
Colour	Yellowish brown to reddish brown
Odour	Odourless
Surface appearance	Glassy and smooth
Shape	Slender and translucent tears
Fracture	Easily fractures
Moisture content (%)	11.02 ± 0.500
pH (1%w/v)	4.2 ± 0.058
Total ash (%w/w)	9.466 ± 0.775
Acid-insoluble ash (%w/w)	0.45 ± 0.100
Water-soluble ash (%w/w)	0.66 ± 0.053
Swelling index (%)	606.667 ± 5.774
Water retention capacity/10 mL	8.167 ± 0.058