Microwave-Assisted Extraction Optimization and Effect of Drying Temperature on Catechins, Procyanidins and Theobromine in Cocoa Beans
Cocoa beans (<i>Theobroma cacao</i> L.) are an important source of polyphenols. Nevertheless, the content of these compounds is influenced by post-harvest processes. In this sense, the concentration of polyphenols can decrease by more than 50% during drying. In this study, the process of...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/9/3755 |