A Comparative Study of Ethanol and Citric Acid Solutions for Extracting Betalains and Total Phenolic Content from Freeze-Dried Beetroot Powder
This research compares the extraction of betalains (betacyanin and betaxanthin) and total phenolic content using citric acid and aqueous–ethanol solutions. The aim is to find an environmentally sustainable alternative solvent for extracting these compounds from dried beetroot powder. Using citric ac...
Main Authors: | Rahul Kumar, Lisa Methven, Maria Jose Oruna-Concha |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/17/6405 |
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