Table 3 Definition of the levels of the variables studied in the combined drying of gelatin.

From: Optimization of fish gelatin drying processes and characterization of its properties

Factors

− α (− 1.68)

− 1

0

+ 1

+ α (1.68)

Oven time (h)—X1

1.3

2

3

4

4.7

Oven temperature (°C)—X2

53.2

60

70

80

86.8

Infrared temperature (°C)—X3

53.2

60

70

80

86.8