scholarly journals Gloeothece sp. as a Nutraceutical Source—An Improved Method of Extraction of Carotenoids and Fatty Acids

Marine Drugs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Amaro ◽  
A. Guedes ◽  
Marco Preto ◽  
I. Sousa-Pinto ◽  
F. Malcata
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Open Systems ◽  
Extraction Yield ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Solvent Flow Rate ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Solvent Extraction System

The nutraceutical potential of microalgae boomed with the exploitation of new species and sustainable extraction systems of bioactive compounds. Thus, a laboratory-made continuous pressurized solvent extraction system (CPSE) was built to optimize the extraction of antioxidant compounds, such as carotenoids and PUFA, from a scarcely studied prokaryotic microalga, Gloeothece sp. Following “green chemical principles” and using a GRAS solvent (ethanol), biomass amount, solvent flow-rate/pressure, temperature and solvent volume—including solvent recirculation—were sequentially optimized, with the carotenoids and PUFA content and antioxidant capacity being the objective functions. Gloeothece sp. bioactive compounds were best extracted at 60 °C and 180 bar. Recirculation of solvent in several cycles (C) led to an 11-fold extraction increase of β-carotene (3C) and 7.4-fold extraction of C18:2 n6 t (5C) when compared to operation in open systems. To fully validate results CPSE, this system was compared to a conventional extraction method, ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE). CPSE proved superior in extraction yield, increasing total carotenoids extraction up 3-fold and total PUFA extraction by ca. 1.5-fold, with particular extraction increase of 18:3 n3 by 9.6-fold. Thus, CPSE proved to be an efficient and greener extraction method to obtain bioactive extract from Gloeothece sp. for nutraceutical purposes—with low levels of resources spent, while lowering costs of production and environmental impacts.

scholarly journals Mathematical Modelling of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Kinetics of Bioactive Compounds from Artichoke By-Products

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 931
Author(s):  
Cristina Reche ◽  
Carmen Rosselló ◽  
Mónica M. Umaña ◽  
Valeria Eim ◽  
Susana Simal
Keyword(s):  
Power Density ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Extraction Yield ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Yield Curves ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted ◽  
Ultrasound Power

Valorization of an artichoke by-product, rich in bioactive compounds, by ultrasound-assisted extraction, is proposed. The extraction yield curves of total phenolic content (TPC) and chlorogenic acid content (CAC) in 20% ethanol (v/v) with agitation (100 rpm) and ultrasound (200 and 335 W/L) were determined at 25, 40, and 60 °C. A mathematical model considering simultaneous diffusion and convection is proposed to simulate the extraction curves and to quantify both temperature and ultrasound power density effects in terms of the model parameters variation. The effective diffusion coefficient exhibited temperature dependence (72% increase for TPC from 25 °C to 60 °C), whereas the external mass transfer coefficient and the equilibrium extraction yield depended on both temperature (72% and 90% increases for TPC from 25 to 60 °C) and ultrasound power density (26 and 51% increases for TPC from 0 (agitation) to 335 W/L). The model allowed the accurate curves simulation, the average mean relative error being 5.3 ± 2.6%. Thus, the need of considering two resistances in series to satisfactorily simulate the extraction yield curves could be related to the diffusion of the bioactive compound from inside the vegetable cells toward the intercellular volume and from there, to the liquid phase.

scholarly journals Agro-industrial waste as a source of bioactive compounds: ultrasound-assisted extraction from blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and raspberry (Rubus idaeus) pomace

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e55564
Author(s):  
Suelen Siqueira dos Santos ◽  
Carolina Moser Paraíso ◽  
Letícia Misturini Rodrigues ◽  
Grasiele Scaramal Madrona
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Rubus Idaeus ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted ◽  
Conventional Extraction ◽  
Gallic Acid Equivalent

Blueberry and raspberry pomace are a rich source of bioactive compounds that have not been commercially utilized yet, and ultrasound-assisted technology can efficiently extract these compounds. Also, the use of water as a solvent added to the ultrasound-assisted technology improves this eco-friendly process. Therefore, an aqueous eco-friendly extraction, including extraction time and ultrasound presence or absence (conventional extraction) was performed in order to extract bioactive compounds from blueberry and raspberry pomace. Response parameters included levels of anthocyanins, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids, and antioxidant activity determined by DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP methods. Analysis of variance results indicated that ultrasound-assisted extraction for 45 min. was feasible to extract the bioactive compounds. The antioxidant content of the extract obtained by the ultrasound-assisted process was 1.4 times higher on average and the total phenolic concentration was 1.6 times higher (for blueberry 5.02 and for raspberry 2.53 mg gallic acid equivalent/g) compared with those obtained by the conventional process. Thus, the ultrasound-assisted extraction method can be a profitable alternative to extract bioactive compounds from blueberry and raspberry pomace, as it is energy efficient, requires fewer chemicals, and produces less effluent. This eco-friendly technology is therefore viable for food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries, and also for reducing food waste.

scholarly journals Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Antioxidant Polyphenols from the Seed Coats of Red Sword Bean (Canavalia gladiate (Jacq.) DC.)

Antioxidants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Zhou ◽  
Xiao-Yu Xu ◽  
Ren-You Gan ◽  
Jie Zheng ◽  
Ya Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Extraction Method ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Extraction Time ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Extraction Temperature ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Solid Ratio ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted ◽  
Seed Coats

The seed coat of red sword bean (Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC.) is rich in antioxidant polyphenols. It is often discarded as a byproduct with the consumption of red sword bean, since it is very thick and not consumed by people. The aim of this study was to develop an ultrasound-assisted extraction method to extract natural antioxidants from the seed coats. The extraction process was optimized by using response surface methodology. After the single-factor experiments, three key factors, including ethanol concentration, liquid/solid ratio, and extraction time, were selected and their interactions were studied using a central composite design. The optimal extraction condition was 60.2% hydroethanol, a liquid/solid ratio of 29.3 mL/g, an extraction time of 18.4 min, an extraction temperature of 50 °C, and ultrasound power of 400 W. Under the optimal conditions, antioxidant activity of the extract was 755.98 ± 10.23 μmol Trolox/g dry weight (DW), much higher than that from maceration (558.77 ± 14.42 μmol Trolox/g DW) or Soxhlet extraction (479.81 ± 12.75 μmol Trolox/g DW). In addition, the main antioxidant compounds in the extract were identified and quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography–diode array detection–tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC–DAD–MS/MS). The concentrations of digalloyl hexoside, methyl gallate, gallic acid, trigalloyl hexoside, and digallic acid were 15.30 ± 0.98, 8.85 ± 0.51, 8.76 ± 0.36, 4.27 ± 0.21, and 2.89 ± 0.13 mg/g DW. This study provides an efficient and green extraction method for the extraction of natural antioxidants from the bean coat of red sword bean. The extract of antioxidants might be added into functional foods or nutraceuticals with potential beneficial functions.

scholarly journals Green solvents and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of bioactive orange (Citrus sinensis) peel compounds

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigail Montero-Calderon ◽  
Clara Cortes ◽  
Ana Zulueta ◽  
Ana Frigola ◽  
Maria J. Esteve
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Orange Peel ◽  
Green Solvents ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Carotenoid Concentration ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Physicochemical Evaluation ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted

Abstract Byproducts such as orange peel have potential uses because of their bioactive compounds, which are important for their potential to reduce the risk factors of diseases caused by aging. The lack of effective techniques and the high levels of pollution produced by the conventional extraction of bioactive compounds using organic solvents have highlighted the need to enhance the ‘green chemistry’ trend. This study evaluates the use of ultrasound to extract bioactive compounds from orange peel. The antioxidant capacity, phenolic content, ascorbic acid, total carotenoids, and HPLC profile of phenolic compounds from orange peel extracts were obtained by a physicochemical evaluation. The results demonstrate that the optimal conditions for the ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive orange peel compounds were a power of 400 W, a time of 30 min, and 50% ethanol in water. These conditions were used to obtain a total carotenoid concentration of 0.63 mg ß-carotene/100 g, vitamin C concentration of 53.78 mg AA/100 g, phenolic concentration of 105.96 mg GAE/100 g, and antioxidant capacity of ORAC = 27.08 mM TE and TEAC = 3.97 mM TE. The major phenolic compound identified in all orange peel extracts was hesperidin, with a maximum concentration of 113.03 ± 0.08 mg/100 g.

scholarly journals Ultrasonic assisted extraction to obtain bioactive, antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds from marcela

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Pagnossim Boeira ◽  
Natiéli Piovesan ◽  
Marcela Bromberger Soquetta ◽  
Déborah Cristina Barcelos Flores ◽  
Bruna Nichelle Lucas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Ultrasonic Method ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Method ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Conventional Extraction

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of extraction conditions on bioactive compounds, as well as on antioxidant activity, and the antimicrobial activity of the extracts with the highest antioxidant characteristics. The extracts were obtained by conventional method and ultrasound-assisted extraction at various temperatures (20°C, 40°C and 60°C). Total phenolics, total flavonoids, antimicrobial activity and antioxidant activity were quantified by the methods of DPPH, FRAP, and ORAC, respectively. The conventional extraction method and ultrasound method influenced the phenolic content at all the tested temperatures. Flavonoids were not influenced by extraction methods. The antioxidant activity (DPPH) was highest in the ultrasonic method at temperatures of 40°C and 60°C; however, in the case of the FRAP method the best results were for the conventional extraction method. The conventional and ultrasonic methods did not influence the IC50 at temperatures of 20°C and 40°C, but using ORAC the antioxidant activity was influenced by the methods at all temperatures. The extract obtained at 60°C by the ultrasound method had high antimicrobial action in relation to the strains of Salmonella sp., Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus. Extraction ultrasonic-assisted can be considered adequate to obtain extracts of marcela, which are rich in bioactive compounds with high antioxidant activity.

scholarly journals Optimization of Ultrasound Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Apple Pomace

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (13) ◽  
pp. 3783
Author(s):  
Itziar Egüés ◽  
Fabio Hernandez-Ramos ◽  
Iván Rivilla ◽  
Jalel Labidi
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Extraction Yield ◽  
Apple Pomace ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Maximum Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Technology

In the present work, the optimization of the extraction of antioxidant compounds from apple pomace using ultrasound technology as an environmentally friendly and intensification process was developed. Different sonication powers, extraction temperatures and extraction times were studied and their influence on extraction yield and characteristics of the extracted samples (total phenolic compounds, flavonoid content and antioxidant capacity) are presented. The elaborated experimental design and the analysis of Pareto and response surface diagrams allowed us to determine the optimal extraction conditions. The conditions that allow the maximum extraction of phenolic compounds were found at 20 min, 90 °C and 50% ultrasound amplitude. Nevertheless, at these conditions, the antioxidant capacity measured by DPPH decreased in the extracted samples.

scholarly journals Optimisation of ultrasound assisted extraction of antiacetylcholinesterase and antioxidant compounds from manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) for use as a phytomedicine against Alzheimer’s disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafiz Majid ◽  
Filipa V. M. Silva
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ethanol Concentration ◽  
Extraction Yield ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Ache Inhibition ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted

Background: Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive mental deterioration related to ageing and senility. Approved drugs that inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) enzyme activity in the human brain are one of the ways to control the natural progression of this disease. The present study reports on the optimisation of ultrasound-assisted extraction of antiacetylcholinesterase and antioxidant compounds from manuka leaves using response surface methodology. Methods: A Box-Behnken design was used to investigate the effect of extraction temperature (40–60°C), time (1–20 min), and ethanol concentration (30–70%) on AChE inhibition, antioxidant activity, and extraction yield. Results: The values of AChE, radical scavenging activity (RSA) and yield predicted by the models generated were similar to the experimental values. Extraction time, ethanol concentration and temperature were significant in all the responses. Optimum extraction conditions for maximum AChE inhibition (74%), RSA (79%) and yield (50%) were successfully validated experimentally and the IC50 of the optimised extracts were reduced to 28.5 (from 66.0) and 2.37 (from 32.4) ?g/ mL for AChE and antioxidant activity, respectively. The optimisation enabled an increase in the extraction yield from 21% to 49%. Conclusions: In view of the significant bioactive properties determined, with possible beneficial effects on memory deficit, we would encourage the use of the manuka leaf extract for the development of new phytopharmaceuticals to improve brain function and control dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease. One other application could be as a beverage for the preparation of tea infusions.

scholarly journals Ultrasound Extraction Mediated Recovery of Nutrients and Antioxidant Bioactive Compounds from Phaeodactylum tricornutum Microalgae

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1701
Author(s):  
Fadila Al Khawli ◽  
Francisco J. Martí-Quijal ◽  
Noelia Pallarés ◽  
Francisco J. Barba ◽  
Emilia Ferrer
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Extraction Time ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Processing Technologies ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted

In recent years, a growing interest has been shown in the use of microalgae due to their interesting nutritional and bioactive profiles. Green innovative processing technologies such as ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) avoid the use of toxic solvents and high temperatures, being a sustainable alternative in comparison with traditional extraction methods. The present study aims to evaluate the recovery of high added-value compounds from Phaedoactylum tricornutum assisted by ultrasound. To optimize the UAE of proteins, carbohydrates, pigments and antioxidant compounds, a response surface methodology was used. Carbohydrate extraction was positively affected by the temperature. However, for the extraction of carotenoids, the most influential factor was the extraction time. The total polyphenols were only significantly affected by the extraction time. Finally, the antioxidant capacity, measured by 2,2′-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), was strongly modulated by the extraction time, while for the oxygen radical antioxidant capacity (ORAC) assay, the most important parameter was the temperature, followed by the extraction time. The optimal conditions for the maximum extraction of nutrients, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity were 30 min, 50 ºC and a pH of 8.5. Finally, it has been seen that with these conditions, the extraction of fucoxanthin is allowed, although no differences were found between an ultrasound-assisted extraction and a shaking extraction (control).

scholarly journals Carob Seeds: Food Waste or Source of Bioactive Compounds?

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1090
Author(s):  
Debora Santonocito ◽  
Giuseppe Granata ◽  
Corrada Geraci ◽  
Annamaria Panico ◽  
Edy Angela Siciliano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Food Supplement ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Seed Extracts

(1) Background: For centuries, carob fruit has been used in the food field, while carob seeds have been mainly considered as food waste. Nowadays, there has been considerable attention toward the recovery of the waste plant matrices as possible sources of functional compounds with health properties. Therefore, our goal was to evaluate the health properties of carob seed extracts, and to study the effects of the ripening process on the chemical composition of the extracts. (2) Methods: After the mechanical separation of seeds from carob fruit, an ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) was performed to maximize and preserve the quality of bioactive compounds. Seed extracts were characterized by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) for the content of bioactive polyphenols, and were finally analyzed by oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), NO Scavenger (NO) and advanced glyoxidation end products (AGEs) assays, in order to estimate the antioxidant potential of the active compounds. (3) Results: Although both seed extracts of carob unripe (CAR-UR) and ripe (CAR-R) showed an interesting antioxidant activity, CAR-R had greater activity due to the procyanidins content. (4) Conclusions: Based on the obtained results, carob seed extracts could be regarded as interesting source of bioactive antioxidant compounds for a potential application in nutraceutical and food supplement fields.

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