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Recovery of bioactive compounds from Arbutus unedo L. fruits: comparative optimization study of maceration/microwave/ultrasound extraction techniques

Authors :
Albuquerque, Bianca R.
Prieto, Miguel Ángel
Vázquez, José Antonio
Barreiro, María Filomena
Barros, Lilian
Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R.
Albuquerque, Bianca R.
Prieto, Miguel Ángel
Vázquez, José Antonio
Barreiro, María Filomena
Barros, Lilian
Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The aim of this work was to produce an extract rich in different bioactive compounds from Arbutus unedo L. fruits to enhance its possible valorization and commercialization. The conditions of the main variables of maceration, microwave, and ultrasound assisted extractions (MA, MAE and UAE, respectively) were optimized and compared in terms of its composition (based on the total material extracted, total content in carbohydrates, phenolic and flavonoid compounds) and its preservative potential (based on the response of four in vitro antioxidant assays). The key variables of each extraction technique (time, temperature or power and hydroalcoholic mixture) were evaluated by specific experimental designs using response surface methodology. Mathematical models were developed and numerical optimal values for each extraction technique and response were achieved. Regarding the extraction of target compositional compounds, MAE was the most efficient, closely followed by MA. In terms of its preservative potential, MAE was the most suitable solution, but MA gave similar results at lower temperatures (~90 °C). Globally, MA and MAE were the best options conducting to optimal solutions using reduced amounts of ethanol. UAE required higher ethanol contents (~60%). The results showed alternatives to obtain extracts of A. unedo fruits, supporting their potential to be exploited at industrial level

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1257729860
Document Type :
Electronic Resource