Tag: Ultrasound assisted extraction

According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted annually, with agri-food by-products being a rich source of polyphenols. Determining the best way to extract polyphenols from these materials is crucial for minimizing waste and creating valuable compounds for the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.

Research shows that citrus peels and pomace, which are often discarded as waste from the juice industry, contain significant amounts of valuable bioflavonoids like naringin. This article explores the various methodologies and techniques used to efficiently extract naringin from these citrus byproducts, highlighting both traditional and advanced approaches.

According to a study published in *BIO Web of Conferences*, high-efficiency extraction methods like ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) can yield inulin with a purity of up to 98%. The question of what is the best way to extract inulin hinges on several factors, including the desired purity, the source material, and the scale of the operation.