Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of crude oil from winter melon (Benincasa hispida) seed using response surface methodology and evaluation of its antioxidant activity, total phenolic content and fatty acid composition

• Main Authors: Bimakr, Mandana, Abdul Rahman, Russly, Taip, Farah Saleena, Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam, Ganjloo, Ali
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2012
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/27818/1/Molecules_2_Mandana.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/27818/; http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules171011748
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

In the present study, ultrasound-assisted extraction of crude oil from winter melon seeds was investigated through response surface methodology (RSM). Process variables were power level (25–75%), temperature (45–55 °C) and sonication time (20–40 min). It was found that all process variables have sig...