Optimization of an ultrasound-assisted extraction condition for flavonoid compounds from cocoa shells (Theobroma cacao) using response surface methodology

This study investigates the ultrasound-assisted extraction of flavonoids from Malaysian cocoa shell extracts, and optimization using response surface methodology. There are three variables involved in this study, namely: ethanol concentration (70⁻90 v/v %), temperature (45⁻65 °C), and ultrasound irr...

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Main Authors: Md Yusof, Arief Huzaimi, Abd Gani, Siti Salwa, Zaidan, Uswatun Hasanah, Halmi, Mohd Izuan Effendi, Zainudin, Badrul Hisyam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/81560/1/Optimization%20of%20an%20ultrasound-assisted%20extraction%20condition%20for%20flavonoid%20compounds%20from%20cocoa%20shells%20%28Theobroma%20cacao%29%20using%20response%20surface%20methodology.pdf