Volume : 12, Issue : 10, October – 2025
Title:
EXTRACTION OF NATURAL ANTIOXIDANT FROM LEMON PEELS, KINETIC AND ANTIOXIDANTS CAPACITY
Authors :
Pranjali Vinod Nagpure , Aditya Unhale , Dr. Swati.P. Deshmukh
Abstract :
An experimental study was conducted to examine how particle size and solvent concentration affect the extraction process of lemon peels using ethanol-water solutions. The study also measured the total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of the extracts. It was found that the process is particularly sensitive to particle size, with different fractions showing varying levels of confusion and frustration. The impact of solvent concentration on the system was found to be minimal. The total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of the extracts were determined. Lemon peels are a cost-effective byproduct that shows promise for use in food and cosmetic industries due to their natural antioxidant properties.
Keywords: natural antioxidants, polyphenols, extraction, lemon peels.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Shireen Fatima et al., Extraction Of Natural Antioxidant From Lemon Peels, Kinetic And Antioxidants Capacity, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(10).
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