Table 3.
Optimal extraction parameters, DoE predicted and experimental obtained values of the extracted TPC.
| Extraction Solvent | Symbol | Extraction Time (min) |
Microwave Power (W) |
DoE Predicted Values | Experimental Obtained Values | Recovery (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TPC mg GAE/g Plant Material) | ||||||
| water | BBE 1 | 2 | 800 | 72.05 | 69.76 | 96.82 |
| 50:50 ethanol–water | BBE 2 | 4 | 300 | 76.55 | 76.31 | 99.69 |
| 80:20 ethanol–water | BBE 3 | 3.1 | 600 | 70.09 | 69.75 | 99.51 |
Notes: BBE 1—extracts obtained with water 100%, BBE 2—extracts obtained with ethanol–water 50:50, BBE 3—extracts obtained with ethanol–water 80:20.