| Sample |
Initial weight |
Dry wt. (g) |
Water content (%) |
| Rinsed and dried |
650.1 ± 1.5 |
43.28 ± 0.32 |
93.5 ± 0.83 |
| Water boiled, then drained |
628.4 ± 1.4 |
49.62 ± 0.35 |
92.1 ± 0.71 |
| Steamed and then dried |
581.8 ± 1.5 |
50.4 ± 0.41 |
91.3 ± 0.79 |
The numbers in the table are the mean values the 3-time measurements
Values with different subscripts are significantly difference at p<0.05 |
