FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2013, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (6): 129-133.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201306028

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Process Optimization by Response Surface Methodology for the Extraction of Water Soluble Flavonoids from Coreopsis tinctoria Flowers

WU Ying1,2,WANG Xiu-fang1,YUAN Shou-liang3,*   

  1. 1. College of Life Science, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China;2. Key Laboratory of Protection & Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China;3. Assets Administrative Department, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China
  • Received:2011-12-08 Revised:2013-02-01 Online:2013-03-25 Published:2013-03-01

Abstract: Response surface methodology (RSM) was applied to optimize the extractions of water soluble flavonoids from Coreopsis tinctoria flowers using water as the extraction solvent. The effects of extraction temperature, material/liquid ratio, particle size and extraction time on the extraction efficiency of water soluble flavonoids were investigated. The optimal extraction conditions were extraction temperature of 90 ℃, material/liquid ratio of 1:90, extraction time of 60 min and raw material particle size of 40 mesh. The actual extraction rate of flavonoids from Coreopsis tinctoria under the optimal extraction conditions was 24.85%, which was close to the predicted value.

Key words: Coreopsis tinctoria, lavonoids, extraction, response surface methodology (RSM)

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