Table 1 Analysis of variance of extraction effect at different pH values.

From: Quantitative detection of β-glucans in Cordyceps species using a validated Congo red assay

Content of β-glucan (mg/g)

pH

6.5 (n = 3)

7.0 (n = 3)

7.5 (n = 3)

8.0 (n = 3)

F

P

Standard

165.13 ± 2.47

329.08 ± 8.52

279.58 ± 4.62

155.42 ± 2.67

822.16

P < 0.001

YBC

75.91 ± 4.04

239.32 ± 6.08

184.16 ± 4.45

74.76 ± 4.46

858.33

P < 0.001

  1. Note: The experimental results are presented in the form of (Mean ± SD).