FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (18): 14-20.

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Optimization of the Extraction of Pumpkin Polysaccharides by Combined Ultrasonic Treatment and Multi-Enzyme Hydrolysis

  

  • Received:2011-07-14 Revised:2012-07-30 Online:2012-09-25 Published:2012-09-07

Abstract: The effects of different sequential combinations of ultrasonic treatment and single-stage multi-enzyme hydrolysis on the extraction yield of pumpkin polysaccharides were explored in this study. The best combination for extraction of pumpkin polysaccharides was simultaneous treatment. The best dosages of pectin, papain and cellulase were 42, 200 U/g and 40 U/g, respectively. The best extraction conditions for pumpkin polysaccharides were determined by response surface methodology to be simultaneous hydrolysis at 51.5 ℃, a liquid-to-material ratio of 7:1 and initial pH 4.4 and ultrasonic treatment at 400 W. Under these conditions, the extraction yield of pumpkin polysaccharides was 4.39%.

Key words: ultrasonic, multi-enzyme complex, pumpkin polysaccharide, extraction yield

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