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Microwave assisted extraction of phenolic compounds from four different spices

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Gallo, Monica, Ferracane, Rosalia, Graziani, Giulia, Ritieni, Alberto, Fogliano, Vincenzo·2010·Molecules

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Spices and herbs are known not only for their taste, aroma and flavour, but also for their medical properties and value. Both spices and herbs have been used for centuries in traditional medical systems to cure various kinds of illnesses such as common cold, diabetes, cough and cancers. The aim of this work was the comparison between two different extractive techniques in order to get qualitative and quantitative data regarding bioactive compounds of four different spices (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Coriandrum sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Crocus sativus). The plants were extracted employing ultrasonication and microwave-assisted extractions. The efficiency of extraction of bioactive compounds obtained with the microwave extraction process was in general about four times higher than that resulting from sonication extraction. The various extracts obtained were analyzed for their antioxidant activity using ABTS, DPPH and FRAP assays and for their total polyphenolic content. It can be concluded that microwave-assisted extractions provide significant advantages in terms of extraction efficiency and time savings.

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Authors
Gallo, M., Ferracane, R., Graziani, G., Ritieni, A., & Fogliano, V.
Affiliations
University of Naples Federico II (IT)
Corresponding author
Graziani, Giulia
Venue
Molecules
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2010-09-09
Volume
15
Issue
9
Pages
6365-6374
ISSN
1420-3049 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1989820983
Cited by
177
References
41
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5.59
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Agricultural and Biological Research
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Medicinal Plant Research
Keywords
microwave-assisted extraction, phenolic compounds, spices, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, coriander, cumin, saffron, sonication, antioxidant activity, total polyphenols, extraction efficiency
MeSH terms
Antioxidants, Flavonoids, Microwaves, Oxidation-Reduction, Phenols, Plant Extracts, Spices, Polyphenols

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