Optimization of Bioactive Compound Extraction from Saffron Petals Using Ultrasound-Assisted Acidified Ethanol Solvent: Adding Value to Food Waste
The saffron industry produces large by-products, including petals with potential bioactive compounds, which are cheap and abundant, making them an attractive alternative to expensive stigmas for extracting bioactive components. This study aimed to optimize the extraction conditions of bioactive comp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/4/542 |