Table 1.
Extraction yields and antioxidant activity of the different HS extracts obtained. Antioxidant activity is expressed as a percent compared with the control.
| Extraction | T (°C) | Time (min × Cycles) | Extraction Yield (g/g of Dried Calyces) | FRS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Light | r.t. | 60 × 3 | 36.1 | 50.1 |
| Mac Light | 45 | 60 × 3 | 38.3 | 58.1 |
| Mac Dark | r.t. | 60 × 3 | 34.6 | 42.3 |
| Mac Dark | 45 | 60 × 3 | 35.2 | 58.9 |
| UAE Light | r.t. | 45 × 3 | 39.4 | 46.3 |
| UAE Light | 45 | 45 × 3 | 40.7 | 55.1 |
| UAE Dark | r.t. | 45 × 3 | 38.4 | 54.1 |
| UAE Dark | 45 | 45 × 3 | 40.1 | 57.5 |
| MAE | 45 | 5 × 3 | 36.3 | 58.9 |
r.t.: room temperature.