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Example of some extracted bioactive compounds by different solvents.
Adapted from Azmir et al. (2013)
| Solvent | Water | Ethanol | Methanol | Acetone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioactive compound |
Anthocyanins tannins Saponins terpenoids |
Tannins Polyphenols flavonol Terpenoids alkaloids |
Anthocyanin terpenoidssaponins Tannins Flavones polyphenols Chloroform |
Flavonoids |
