Acerola Bioactive Compound Extraction Optimization via Box-Behnken Design

A Box-Behnken experimental design with three factors—sample-to-solvent ratio (1:10-1:32 m/v), vortex velocity (9,000-15,000 rpm), and temperature (20-60 °C)—was used to optimize bioactive extraction from Malpighia emarginata (acerola). The dataset includes measurements for extraction yield, total phenolic content, and antioxidant capacity via DPHH assay. The study was authored by Gilianny Rocatto Teixeira and published via figshare in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Model the effect of sample-to-solvent ratio, velocity, and temperature on extraction yield using response surface methodology.
• Correlate total phenolic content measurements with antioxidant capacity (DPPH assay) results to identify potent extracts.
• Validate the reported optimal extraction conditions (1:10 ratio, 80% ethanol, 9,000 rpm, 40°C) for ascorbic acid and flavonoid recovery.
• Analyze the experimental design matrix to understand factor interactions on bioactive compound concentration.

Strengths

• Experimental design includes three controlled factors across defined levels for systematic optimization.
• Multiple response variables measured: extraction yield, total phenolic content, and antioxidant capacity.
• Dataset is associated with a peer-reviewed research article detailing the methodology.

Limitations

• Small dataset scale at 1.5 MB, likely containing summary results rather than raw experimental replicates.
• Specific row count and individual measurement data points are not provided in the description.
• Geographic source of the plant material and biological replicates are not specified.

Provenance

Source

Gilianny Rocatto Teixeira via figshare.

Collection Method

Vortex extraction combined with a Box-Behnken experimental design and response surface methodology.

Freshness

Last updated April 2026.