Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) seeds as a source of phenolic compounds: microwave-assisted extraction optimization and effect on food lipid oxidations

This study was carried out to optimize Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) process and assess the possibility of using Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) seeds as natural antioxidant additives in food. Box–Behnken design was used to optimize total phenolic contents (TPC) and antioxidant activity DPPH• (AA)...

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Main Authors: Meriem AMRANE-ABIDER, Cristina NERÍN, Elena CANELLAS, Brahim ZEROUAL, Samir HADJAL, Hayette LOUAILECHE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galati University Press 2018-05-01
Series:Annals of the University Dunarea de Jos of Galati. Fascicle VI: Food Technology
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Online Access:http://www.ann.ugal.ro/tpa/Anale%202018/vol%202/2.%20Abider_et%20al.pdf