Yield factor value: 0.93 (Pepper, capsicum, grilled, INN,IT, BERGSTROM 1994_GAINS-AND-LOSSES)

Retention factor (RF) = (Content After Processing / Content Before Processing) * Yield factor

Calculated Mean Retention Factor Value

mean RF value Min Max SD n
1.32 0.98 1.66 0.34 2

Original Retention Factor Values used to Produce Mean

Ornelas-Paz J.D., Martinez-Burrola J.M., Ruiz-Cruz S., Santana-Rodriguez V., Ibarra-Junquera V., Olivas G.I., Perez-Martinez J.D. (2010) Effect of cooking on the capsaicinoids and phenolics contents of Mexican peppers. Food Chemistry 119:1619-1625

Retention Factor Food Before Processing Food After Processing Content Before Processing Content After Processing Units
0.98 Capsicum annuum L. Capsicum annuum L. - Grilled on a hot plate at 210°C 28.83 30.6 mg/100 g fresh weight
1.66 Capsicum annuum L. Capsicum annuum L. - Grilled on a hot plate at 210°C 18.44 32.98 mg/100 g fresh weight