FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (20): 99-103.

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Optimization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Polysaccharides from Boat-Fruited Sterculia Seeds

  

  • Received:2011-08-18 Revised:2012-09-24 Online:2012-10-25 Published:2012-11-09
  • Contact: Yan WU E-mail:wuyan7712@hotmail.com

Abstract: To find optimal conditions for the ultrasonic-assisted extraction from polysaccharides from boat-fruited sterculia seeds, ultrasonic power and extraction time and solid/solvent ratio were used as independent variables and polysaccharide yield was used as response function in a three-variable, three-level regression analysis. The optimum conditions for the extraction of polysaccharides were 210 W, 28 min and 1:63 (g/mL). Under these conditions, the yield and purity of crude extract were 28.45% and 60.02%, respectively. This ultrasonic-assisted extraction procedure was stable and applicable for the extraction of polysaccharides from boat-fruited sterculia seeds. Compared with microwave-assisted extraction, this procedure required shorter time, saved water and provided increased crude extract yield and content. 

Key words: boat-fruited sterculia seeds, polysaccharides, ultrasonic-assisted extraction, yield, response surface analysis

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