Table 2

Organoleptic characteristics and pH values for each gel formulation

Organoleptic characteristicsF1F2
Appearance and stickinessSmooth, homogeneous and no stickySmooth, homogeneous and no sticky
OdourSlight alcohol odourSlight alcohol odour
Rapamycin crystalsNot observedNot observed
ColourTransparentSlightly opalescent
Size of α-tocophérol dropsNot applicable8.7±3.8 µm
pH value6.6±0.16.7±0.1