Table 1.
Experimental ranges and values of the independent variables in the central composite design for manufacturing of the capsule type- fish roe analogs

Symbol Independent variables Coded levels
-2 -1 0 +1 +2

X1 Sodium alginate concentration (%, w/v) 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4
X2 Calcium chloride concentration (%, w/v) 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
X3 Agitation speed of calcium chloride solution (rpm) 150 220 290 360 430
X4 Dropping height (cm) 5 10 15 20 25