Ultrasound-assisted extraction, HPLC analysis, and antioxidant activity of polyphenols from unripe apple

The polyphenols were extracted from the unripe apple assisted by a highly efficient and simple method of the ultrasound. Response surface methodology was used to investigate the effects of processing parameters, including ultrasound power, extraction time, temperature, and ethanol concentration on total polyphenols yield and polyphenols composition was analyzed by HPLC. Antioxidant activity of the polyphenols was evaluated as 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydracyl scavenging activity and inhibition activity of lipid peroxidation. The results showed that 10-100 times higher total polyphenols yield was obtained from the unripe apple than those from the reported apple pomace. The optimum extraction conditions were ultrasonic power of 519.39 W, extraction time of 30 min, extraction temperature 50°C, ethanol concentration of 50% gave the total polyphenols yield of 13.26 ± 0.56 mg GAE/g. HPLC analysis indicated that (-)-epicatechin, procyanidin B2, chlorogenic acid, and procyanidin B1 were the predominant polyphenols in unripe apple, which contributed to the higher antioxidant activity to 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydracyl of unripe apple polyphenols than other apple polyphenols. The extracted polyphenols had higher ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation than butylated hydroxy toluene, which demonstrated that the unripe apple polyphenols have the potential to be used as a substitute of some synthetic antioxidants.     

Separation and identification of polyphenols in apple pomace by high-speed counter-current chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry

Apple pomace, a by-product in the processing of apple juice, was investigated as a potential source of polyphenols. Two methods of separation and purification of polyphenols from apple pomace extract were established by combination of gel chromatography with high-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC) and solvent extraction with HSCCC, respectively. The optimal separation was performed on a Sephadex LH-20 column using gradient aqueous ethanol as eluting solvent from 0% to 100% in increments of 10%. HPLC analysis indicated that main polyphenols existed in fractions eluted between 40% and 50% aqueous ethanol. The fractions of interest from column were separated by HSCCC with the solvent system hexane–ethyl acetate–1% aqueous acetic acid (0.5:9.5:10, v/v/v). Ethyl acetate fractionation of the apple pomace extract followed by direct HSCCC separation by the same solvent system in the volume ratio of 1:9:10 also produced a good separation of the main polyphenols of interest. Six high-purity polyphenols were achieved tentatively and identified by HPLC/MS: chlorogenic acid (1, m/z 354), quercetin-3-glucoside/quercetin-3-glacaside (2, m/z 464), quercetin-3-xyloside (3, m/z 434), phloridzin (4, m/z 436), quercetin-3-arabinoside (5, m/z 434), and quercetin-3-rhamnoside (6, m/z 448). These results provided a preliminary foundation for further development and exploration of apple pomace.     

Orthogonal test design for optimisation of extraction of trans-resveratrol from Pinot Noir-grape pomace

Yield of trans-resveratrol from Pinot Noir-grape pomace obtained by microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) through an orthogonal experiment (16 (4(4))) was investigated to get the best extraction conditions. In this method, the highest yield was obtained when the extraction solvent used ethanol; the ratio of raw material to solvent, the extraction time, the extraction temperature and microwave irradiation power were 1:20 (g mL(-1)), 30 min, 55°C and 1.0 kW, respectively. The average yield of trans-resveratrol was 90.87%, and the recovery was in the range of 85.49-89.04% with relative standard deviation lower than 1.39%. Then, the extract of MAE was separated by NKA-9 macroporous resin and re-crystallisation. Finally, the purity of trans-resveratrol was 97.47%.     

Microwave-assisted extraction of phenolics from Canarium album L. and identification of the main phenolic compound

Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) was applied in the extraction of phenolics from Canarium album L. Effects of various conditions including the solvent, solvent to material ratio, microwave power and irradiation time on extraction yield of phenolics were investigated. In terms of the optimal conditions of MAE, it was concluded that 70% (v/v) of ethanol was the proper extraction solvent, the solvent to material ratio was 10 : 1 (mL : g), and the microwave power and irradiation time were 600 W and 15 s, respectively. Compared with normal stirring extraction and ultrasound-assisted extraction, the MAE of phenolics from C. album L. was more time efficient and gave a high extraction rate. More than 1.2% extraction yield was achieved with MAE, and the purity of the phenolics in the extract product was up to 25%. In addition, by ultraviolet-visible (UV) spectrometry and electrospray ionised mass spectrometry (ESI/MS), the main phenolic compound in the extract product was identified as gallic acid.     

Microwave-assisted extraction of oxymatrine from Sophora flavescens

In this paper, microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) of oxymatrine from Sophora flavescens were studied by HPLC-photodiode array detection. Effects of several experimental parameters, such as concentration of extraction solvent, ratio of liquid to material, microwave power, extraction temperature, and extraction time on the extraction efficiencies of oxymatrine were evaluated. The optimal extraction conditions were 60% ethanol, a 20:1 (v/v) ratio of liquid to material and extraction for 10 min at 50 °C under 500 W microwave irradiation. Under the optimum conditions, the yield of oxymatrine was 14.37 mg/g. The crude extract obtained could be used as either a component of some complex traditional medicines or for further isolation and purification of bioactive compounds. The results, which indicated that MAE is a very useful tool for the extraction of important phytochemicals from plant materials, should prove helpful for the full utilization of Sophora flavescens.     

微波场协同提取野菊花黄色素的研究

研究了微波提取野菊花 (Chrysanthemumindicum)黄色素的新工艺并确定了最佳工艺条件 :原料为 2 0 0 0 0g野菊干花 ,提取剂为无水乙醇 ,提取剂比例为 1 /70 ,微波功率为 80 0W ,提取时间为 45 0s,提取次数为 3次 ,最佳工艺条件下色素的提取率为 91 1 % ,产率为 1 4 6% ,色价E ( 1 % ,3 2 1nm)为 42 2 ,产品pH值为 6 5。与溶剂浸提法相比 ,微波提取野菊花黄色素的每次提取时间由 1 2h减小为 45 0s,提取率从 88 6%增加到 91 1 %。     

Optimization of Vacuum-Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Natural Polyphenols and Flavonoids from Raw Solid Waste of the Orange Juice Producing Industry at Industrial Scale

Orange pomace (OP) is a solid waste produced in bulk as a byproduct of the orange juice industry and accounts for approximately 50% of the quantity of the fruits processed into juice. In numerous literature references there is information about diverse uses of orange pomace for the production of high-added-value products including production of natural antioxidant and antimicrobial extracts rich in polyphenols and flavonoids which can substitute the hazardous chemical antioxidants/antimicrobials used in agro-food and cosmetics sectors. In this work and for the first time, according to our knowledge, the eco-friendly aqueous vacuum microwave assisted extraction of orange pomace was investigated and optimized at real industrial scale in order to produce aqueous antioxidant/antimicrobial extracts. A Response Surface Optimization methodology with a multipoint historical data experimental design was employed to obtain the optimal values of the process parameters in order to achieve the maximum rates of extraction of OP total polyphenols and/or total flavonoids for economically optimum production at industrial scale. The three factors used for the optimization were: (a) microwave power (b) water to raw pomace ratio and (c) extraction time. Moreover, the effectiveness and statistical soundness of the derived cubic polynomial predictive models were verified by ANOVA.     

Comparison of polyphenol extractions from olive pomace and solid fraction of olive mill waste water

The solid fraction of olive mill waste water (OMWW) was separated from OMWW and then the solutes in the solid fraction of OMWW were extracted with ethanol. The detection of polyphenols in the ethanol extract showed the presence of polyphenols in the solid fraction of OMWW. Effects of solvent-to-solid ratio, extraction and agitation time on the extraction of polyphenols from the solid fraction of OMWW were examined and the maximum amount of polyphenol was extracted from the solid fraction of OMWW with a solvent-to-solid ratio of 15 at 70?min of extraction and 10?min of agitation time. Percent yields and purities of the polyphenols extracted from solid fraction of OMWW were higher than those of the polyphenols extracted from olive pomace with ethanol at 70?min of extraction and 10?min of agitation time with solvent-to-solid ratio of 15.     

翻白草中熊果酸的微波提取工艺研究

采用单因素实验与正交实验法结合,以提取剂浓度、固液比、微波功率、微波提取时间为考察因素,以熊果酸提取率作为评价指标,优化了熊果酸的微波提取工艺。最优微波提取条件为:90 % 乙醇作为提取剂、料液比1∶20 g/mL、微波功率250 W、微波提取时间120 s。     

Microwave-assisted extraction of polyphenols from Camellia oleifera fruit hull

The abundant fruit hulls of tea-oil tree (Camellia oleifera) are still underutilized and wastefully discaded to pollute the environment. In order to solve this problem and better utilize the fruit hulls of C. oleifera, a microwave-assisted extraction system was used to extract their polyphenols using water as the extraction solvent. A central composite design (CCD) was used to monitor the effects of three extraction processing parameters--liquid:solid ratio (mL/g), extraction time (min) and extraction temperature (°C)--on the polyphenol yield (%). The results showed that the optimal conditions were liquid:solid ratio of 15.33:1 (mL/g), extraction time of 35 min and extraction temperature of 76 °C. Validation tests indicated that under the optimized conditions the actual yield of polyphenols was 15.05 ± 0.04% with RSD = 0.21% (n = 5), which was in good agreement with the predicted yield. Phenolic compounds in the extracts were analysed by HPLC, and gallic acid was found to be the predominant constituent. The total flavonoid content in the extracts was determined and high total flavonoid content was revealed (140.06 mg/g dry material).     

Optimization of microwave‐assisted extraction for anthocyanins,polyphenols, and antioxidants from raspberry (Rubus Coreanus Miq.) using response surface methodology

Anthocyanins (Acys), polyphenols, and antioxidants were extracted from raspberry (Rubus Coreanus Miq.) using a highly efficient microwave‐assisted extraction technique. Different solvents, including methanol, ethanol, and acetone, were tested. The colors of the extracts varied from light yellow to purple red or dark red. SEM and other nutrient analyses verified that ethanol was the most favorable medium for the microwave‐assisted extraction of raspberry due to its high output and low toxicity. Effects of process parameters, including microwave power, irradiation time, and solvent concentration, were investigated through response surface methodology. Canonical analysis estimated that the highest total Acys content, total polyphenols content, and antioxidant activity of raspberry were 17.93 mg cyanidin‐3‐O‐glucoside equivalents per gram dry weight, 38.57 mg gallic acid equivalents per gram dry weight, and 81.24%, respectively. The polyphenol compositions of raspberry extract were identified by HPLC with diode array detection, and nine kinds of polyphenols were identified and quantified, revealing that chlorogenic acid, syringic acid, and rutin are the major polyphenols contained in raspberry fruits. Compared with other fruits and vegetables, raspberry contains higher Acy and polyphenol contents with stronger antioxidant activity, suggesting that raspberry fruits are a good source of natural food colorants and antioxidants.     

Comparison of microwave-assisted extraction of aloe-emodin in aloe with Soxhlet extraction and ultrasound-assisted extraction

This paper reports the extraction of aloe-emodin from aloe by microwave-assisted extraction.The effects of various factors,including the solvent,the ratio (mL/g) of the solvent to the sample,microwave irradiation time and microwave power,were discussed in the experiments.The yield of aloe-emodin was determined by HPLC.The optimized conditions for microwave-assisted extraction of aloe-emodin were concluded as follows: the solvent is 80% ethanol (V/V) solution,microwave irradiation time is 3 min and microwave...     

Optimization of microwave‐assisted extraction followed by RP‐HPLC for the simultaneous determination of oleanolic acid and ursolic acid in the fruits of Chaenomeles sinensis

An optimized microwave‐assisted extraction (MAE) method and an efficient HPLC analysis method were developed for fast extraction and simultaneous determination of oleanolic acid and ursolic acid in the fruit of Chaenomeles sinensis. The open vessel MAE process was optimized by using a central composite experimental design. The optimal conditions identified were microwave power 600 W, temperature 52°C, solvent to material ratio 32 mL/g and extraction time 7 min. The results showed that MAE is a more rapid extraction method with higher yield and lower solvent consumption. The HPLC–photodiode array detection analysis method was validated to have good linearity, precision, reproduction and accuracy. Compared with conventional extraction and analysis methods, MAE–HPLC–photodiode array detection is a faster, convenient and appropriate method for determination of oleanolic acid and ursolic acid in the fruits of C. sinensis.     

Comparison of microwave‐assisted and conventional extraction of mangiferin from mango (Mangifera indica L.) leaves

Mangiferin is the main bioactive component in mango leaves, which possesses anti‐inflammatory, antioxidative, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, and antitumor activities. In the present study, a microwave‐assisted extraction method was developed for the extraction of mangiferin from mango leaves. Some parameters such as ethanol concentration, liquid‐to‐solid ratio, microwave power, and extraction time were optimized by single‐factor experiments and response surface methodology. The optimal extraction conditions were 45% ethanol, liquid‐to‐solid ratio of 30:1 (mL/g), and extraction time of 123 s under microwave irradiation of 474 W. Under optimal conditions, the yield of mangiferin was 36.10 ± 0.72 mg/g, significantly higher than that of conventional extraction. The results obtained are beneficial for the full utilization of mango leaves and also indicate that microwave‐assisted extraction is a very useful method for extracting mangiferin from plant materials.     

一种新型微波辅助萃取法用于中药刺五加中总黄酮萃取的研究

微波萃取法是目前世界上公认的绿色样品预处理技术之一 .它在环境、生化、食品、工业以及天然产物和中药等领域均有广泛的应用 [1～ 4 ] .目前 ,最常用的微波萃取系统有两种 [5] ,一种是使用多模式微波炉 ,在密闭容器中加热样品及有机溶剂 ,将目的组分从样品基体中萃取出来 .由于在密闭容器中 ,被萃取样品和溶剂处于高压下 ,温度很高 ,使待萃取物的溶解度增大 ,可获得更高的萃取率 .同时 ,用于这种微波萃取的系统一般可同时容纳 9～ 1 2个萃取罐 ,使试样的批量处理能力大大提高 .该法最主要的缺点是萃取后的液体一般需经离心分离或微孔玻璃…     

中药大黄中蒽醌的微波辅助流动萃取研究

利用微波辅助流动萃取法提取大黄中的蒽醌类化合物，考察了微波提取条件(包括溶剂浓度、微波辐射功率、溶剂提升量)对大黄中葸醌提取率的影响，采用分光光度法测定提取液中蒽醌的含量．结果表明溶剂为60%乙醇，提升量为4mL／min，微波功率为80％时，提取效率最佳．微波辅助流动萃取法与超声波法和索氏提取法相比，具有提取效率高，时间短且节能的良好特点．     

Novel Processes for the Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Olive Pomace and Their Protection by Encapsulation

Olive pomace, the solid by-product derived from olive oil production consists of a high concentration of bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity, such as phenolic compounds, and their recovery by applying innovative techniques is a great opportunity and challenge for the olive oil industry. This study aimed to point out a new approach for the integrated valorization of olive pomace by extracting the phenolic compounds and protecting them by encapsulation or incorporation in nanoemulsions. Innovative assisted extraction methods were evaluated such as microwave (MAE), homogenization (HAE), ultrasound (UAE), and high hydrostatic pressure (HHPAE) using various solvent systems including ethanol, methanol, and natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs). The best extraction efficiency of phenolic compounds was achieved by using NADES as extraction solvent and in particular the mixture choline chloride-caffeic acid (CCA) and choline chloride-lactic acid (CLA); by HAE at 60 °C/12,000 rpm and UAE at 60 °C, the total phenolic content (TPC) of extracts was 34.08 mg gallic acid (GA)/g dw and 20.14 mg GA/g dw for CCA, and by MAE at 60 °C and HHPAE at 600 MPa/10 min, the TPC was 29.57 mg GA/g dw and 25.96 mg GA/g dw for CLA. HAE proved to be the best method for the extraction of phenolic compounds from olive pomace. Microencapsulation and nanoemulsion formulations were also reviewed for the protection of the phenolic compounds extracted from olive pomace. Both encapsulation techniques exhibited satisfactory results in terms of encapsulation stability. Thus, they can be proposed as an excellent technique to incorporate phenolic compounds into food products in order to enhance both their antioxidative stability and nutritional value.     

Extraction and Study of Hypoglycemic Constituents from Myrica rubra Pomace

Myrica rubra pomace accounts for 20% of the fruit’s weight that is not utilized when it is juiced. The pomace contains bioactive phenolic substances such as anthocyanins and flavonoids. To improve the utilization value of Myrica rubra pomace, an optimized extraction method for the residual polyphenols was developed using response surface methodology (RSM). The resulting extract was analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and the in vitro hypoglycemic activity and antioxidant activity of the polyphenolic compounds obtained were also investigated. The optimum extraction conditions (yielding 24.37 mg·g⁻¹ total polyphenols content) were: extraction temperature 60 °C, ultrasonic power 270 W, ethanol concentration 53%, extraction time 57 min, and solid to liquid ratio 1:34. Four polyphenolic compounds were identified in the pomace extract by HPLC: myricitrin, cyanidin-O-glucoside, hyperoside, and quercitrin. DPPH and hydroxyl radical scavenging tests showed that the Myrica rubra polyphenols extract had strong antioxidant abilities. It is evident that the residual polyphenols present in Myrica rubra pomace have strong hypoglycemic activity and the juiced fruits can be further exploited for medicinal purposes.     

Optimum extraction Process of polyphenols from the bark of Phyllanthus emblica L. based on the response surface methodology

Phyllanthus emblica L. is an economic plant used in Chinese medicine for the treatment of various diseases. The bark of P. emblica is rich in polyphenols and its extractions have shown strong antioxidative and radical scavenging activity. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to assess the optimal extraction of polyphenols from P. emblica bark. Various extraction parameters including ethanol concentration, extraction time, temperature, solid–liquid ratio, and extraction times were chosen to identify their effects on polyphenols extraction. Among these parameters, extraction times and solvent concentration were found to have significant effect on polyphenols extraction. RSM was applied to obtain the optimal combination of solvent concentration, extraction time, temperature, and extraction time for maximum rate of extraction. The most suitable condition for the extraction of polyphenols was at ethanol concentration 75%, extraction time 25 min, extraction temperature 45°C, and extraction times 3. At these optimal extraction parameters, the maximum extraction of polyphenols obtained experimentally was found to be very close to its predicted value. The extraction rate of polyphenols was 19.78% at the optimum conditions. The mathematical model developed was found to fit with the experimental data of polyphenols extraction.     

微波辅助-旋转回流提取仪的组装及其在叶下珠有机酸提取中的应用

组装了一种新型的微波辅助旋转回流装置,该装置的基本原理与微波辅助溶剂萃取的原理相同,但采用了旋转的技术以加速提取.应用该装置以正交实验筛选优化叶下珠中有机酸的提取工艺,并利用毛细管电泳技术分离测定了提取液中有机酸的含量以评价提取效果.最佳提取工艺:乙醚为溶剂,微波功率800 W,提取时间4 min,溶剂用量300 mL.在该提取条件下,平行5次提取叶下珠中丁二酸、原儿茶酸、没食子酸、咖啡酸、阿魏酸的平均含量分别为42.2、103.5、436.2、123.8、67.4 μg/g,相对标准偏差为0.87% ～3.7%,加标回收率为94% ～104%.将该法与常规的微波辅助提取法及回流提取法进行比较,结果表明,微波辅助旋转回流提取法提取效率明显优于其它2种方法.