The Characterization and Functional Properties of Euglena gracilis Paramylon Treated with Different Methods

Table 2

Thermogravimetric analysis of the EGP and its derivatives.

Sample	First-stage weight loss (30∼150°C)		Second-stage weight loss (150∼550°C)		Residue (%)
	Td1 (°C)	Δw1 (%)	Td2 (°C)	Δw2 (%)
EGP	57.38 ± 0.382^a	2.26 ± 0.248^c	266.17 ± 1.071^a	82.46 ± 0.649^a	14.44 ± 1.065^b
H-EGP	34.63 ± 0.601^b	12.95 ± 0.567^a	258.54 ± 1.319^b	72.88 ± 1.215^b	14.01 ± 0.235^b
C-EGP	56.66 ± 0.642^a	3.00 ± 0.155^b	188.65 ± 0.768^c	25.19 ± 0.306^c	70.63 ± 1.036^a

Data are expressed as means ± SD (n = 3).