Journal of Food Processing & Technology

Effects of drying methods, solvents and extraction methods on phytochemical compounds and antioxidant capacity from Xao tam phan (Paramignya trimera) root

4^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology

August 10-12, 2015 London, UK

Van Tang Nguyen

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Food Process Technol

Abstract:

Drying methods, solvents and extraction methods greatly affect the phytochemical compounds and biological activity from plant
materials. The aims of this study were to determine the effects of different drying methods, various solvents and extraction
methods on the phytochemical compounds and antioxidant capacity from Xao tam phan (Paramignya trimera) root obtained from
Vietnam. The results showed that microwave drying was an effective method in removal of water in terms of shortest drying time,
lowest energy consumption and greatest retention of phytochemical compounds and antioxidant capacity from the P. trimera root
while methanol and microwave-assisted extraction were the best solvent and method for greatest extraction of the phytochemical
compounds and antioxidant capacity from the P. trimera root. The findings from this study allow retaining the highest levels of
phytochemical compounds and antioxidant capacity from the P. trimera root for potential application in the nutraceutical industry.

Biography :

Van Tang Nguyen graduated in food technology from the HaNoi University of Science and Technology. He received his Master degree in food science from the National
Taiwan Ocean University and has been doing his PhD degree in food science at the University of Newcastle, Australia. His current research focuses on natural bioactive
compounds, pharmacological activity and functional foods. He has published a number of research papers in various journals and being reviewers for different journals. He
is also working as a Casual Academic in food science at the University of Newcastle and a Lecturer in food science and technology at the NhaTrang University.