Antioxidant and Mineral Content of Pitaya Peel Extract obtained using Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE)

Background: Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE) was used to extract active compounds in pitaya peels by using water as a solvent. Pitaya peels can be seen as a potential form of fruit waste, especially in the food industry because its solution extraction can be applied as natural coloring and contai...

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Main Authors: Norashikin, Mat Zain, Muhammad Azlan, Nazeri
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Language:English
Published: AENSI Publishing 2016
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/20747/
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description Background: Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE) was used to extract active compounds in pitaya peels by using water as a solvent. Pitaya peels can be seen as a potential form of fruit waste, especially in the food industry because its solution extraction can be applied as natural coloring and contained beneficial active compounds that have commercialize value. Besides, extraction can be a solution for minimizing wastes produced by food processing industry. These food wastes often contain several usable substances of high value including some that are beneficial for health. Objective:The aim of this study is to determine the total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity and mineral content of pitaya peel extract solution. Results:The results indicate that antioxidant activity had a good correlation with phenolic content. Meanwhile, 14 out of 24 elements were identified, which are Ba, Ca, Cu, Cd, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Sr, Ti, and Zn. All mineral data were validated using the CCLASS software. Conclusion: MAE is the best optional equipment for extraction since the integrity of the active compound is still maintained.
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spelling ump-207472018-03-26T08:28:20Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/20747/ Antioxidant and Mineral Content of Pitaya Peel Extract obtained using Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE) Norashikin, Mat Zain Muhammad Azlan, Nazeri TP Chemical technology Background: Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE) was used to extract active compounds in pitaya peels by using water as a solvent. Pitaya peels can be seen as a potential form of fruit waste, especially in the food industry because its solution extraction can be applied as natural coloring and contained beneficial active compounds that have commercialize value. Besides, extraction can be a solution for minimizing wastes produced by food processing industry. These food wastes often contain several usable substances of high value including some that are beneficial for health. Objective:The aim of this study is to determine the total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity and mineral content of pitaya peel extract solution. Results:The results indicate that antioxidant activity had a good correlation with phenolic content. Meanwhile, 14 out of 24 elements were identified, which are Ba, Ca, Cu, Cd, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Sr, Ti, and Zn. All mineral data were validated using the CCLASS software. Conclusion: MAE is the best optional equipment for extraction since the integrity of the active compound is still maintained. AENSI Publishing 2016 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/20747/1/Antioxidant%20and%20Mineral%20Content%20of%20Pitaya%20Peel%20Extract-fkksa-2016.pdf Norashikin, Mat Zain and Muhammad Azlan, Nazeri (2016) Antioxidant and Mineral Content of Pitaya Peel Extract obtained using Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE). Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 10 (17 (Special)). pp. 63-68. ISSN 1991-8178. (Published) http://www.ajbasweb.com/old/ajbas/2016/Special%20ICCEIB/63-68.pdf
spellingShingle TP Chemical technology
Norashikin, Mat Zain
Muhammad Azlan, Nazeri
Antioxidant and Mineral Content of Pitaya Peel Extract obtained using Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE)
title Antioxidant and Mineral Content of Pitaya Peel Extract obtained using Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE)
title_full Antioxidant and Mineral Content of Pitaya Peel Extract obtained using Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE)
title_fullStr Antioxidant and Mineral Content of Pitaya Peel Extract obtained using Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE)
title_full_unstemmed Antioxidant and Mineral Content of Pitaya Peel Extract obtained using Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE)
title_short Antioxidant and Mineral Content of Pitaya Peel Extract obtained using Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE)
title_sort antioxidant and mineral content of pitaya peel extract obtained using microwave assisted extraction (mae)
topic TP Chemical technology
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/20747/
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http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/20747/1/Antioxidant%20and%20Mineral%20Content%20of%20Pitaya%20Peel%20Extract-fkksa-2016.pdf