Optimization of mucilage extraction from Ximenia americana seed using response surface methodology.

ABSTRACT: Ximenia americana is a wild edible fruit essential for human consumption due to its high nutritional and phytochemical constituents with significant antioxidant activity. The fruit seed has high potential in its mucilage content. The present study aimed at optimization of mucilage extraction from the Ethiopian cultivar of Ximeina americana fruit seed. The response surface methodology based on a central composite rotatable design was used for the optimization of aqueous extraction of mucilage. The extraction temperature (50-80 °C), time (1.5-4 h), and water-to-seed ratio (20:1-40:1 v/w) were identified as the major factors influencing mucilage yield, water holding capacity, and protein content. Water to seed ratio and time showed significant (p < 0.01) interaction effec

SUBMITTER: Bazezew AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8800025 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature