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Better Extraction of Healthy Compounds from Saffron Waste Using Sunflower Oil
Jenn Hoskins
19th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University developed an eco-friendly method to extract phenolic content from saffron waste using ultrasound and sunflower oil
- The optimal extraction conditions were a solid-to-liquid ratio of 26 g/100 mL, a temperature of 45°C, and a duration of 45 minutes
- This method yielded the highest phenolic content (317.15 mg/kg) and antioxidant activity (89.34%), offering a sustainable alternative to conventional extraction methods
SustainabilityBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenols from Crocus sativus by-products using sunflower oil as a sustainable solvent alternative.
Published 30th October, 2024 (future Journal edition)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101579
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3) Direct enrichment of olive oil in oleuropein by ultrasound-assisted maceration at laboratory and pilot plant scale.
4) Antioxidants, oxidative damage and oxygen deprivation stress: a review.
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