Simultaneous process optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of polyphenols and ellagic acid from pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) flowers and its biological activities

This study was designed to optimize the extraction rate of total polyphenols and ellagic acid from pomegranate flowers. Single factors were investigated for liquid-to-material ratio (5–25), ethanol concentration (20%–60%), sonication time (5–60 min), and sonication power (150–500 W). The level range...

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Autores principales: Wenxia Wu, Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Liu, Shuge Tian
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Publicado: Elsevier 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/239472ab32904a13b1d72e55a613e7bf
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Sumario:This study was designed to optimize the extraction rate of total polyphenols and ellagic acid from pomegranate flowers. Single factors were investigated for liquid-to-material ratio (5–25), ethanol concentration (20%–60%), sonication time (5–60 min), and sonication power (150–500 W). The level range of the Box-Bokhen design was determined with respect to the single-factor results. The components of each index were normalized using the entropy weighting method for obtaining the comprehensive evaluation value. Under the actual conditions, the final optimization results were 17 for liquid-to-material ratio, 43% for ethanol concentration, 10 min for ultrasonic time, and 300 W for ultrasonic power. The extracts obtained under optimal conditions were tested for the inhibition of Streptococcus mutans and its biofilm, and results showed that pomegranate flowers exerted some inhibitory effects on the bacterium. Phosphomolybdenum and FRAP assays were used, and DPPH, ABTS, and ·O2− radical scavenging tests were conducted, indicating that pomegranate flower extracts have good antioxidant capacity.