Abstract:
A microwave-assisted processes to extract flavonoids from
Abelmoschus esculentus was optimized by a single factor and orthogonal experiment. By using 70% ethanol as the solvent,
A. esculentus in a solid-liquid ratio of 1:40 (g·mL
-1)was extracted at 70℃ for 40 minutes. The yield of flavonoids was 2.78% with a relative standard deviation of 0.635%. The resulting extract was tested for its antioxidant activity by means of DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging capabilities to show IC
50at 1.21 mg·mL
-1 and 1.06 mg·mL
-1, respectively. It appeared that the current method could render a high yield on flavonoids that showed a substantial antioxidative activity.