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Euphorbia antisyphilitica residues as a new source of ellagic acid

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In this study, a new source of ellagic acid (EA) is reported. Euphorbia antisyphilitica or “candelilla” was used to extract phenolic dilactone. Cereous layers and fibrous tissue were analyzed. A completely randomized experimental design with a treatment factorial arrangement was employed. The factors considered were: plant/extracting agent ratio, extraction temperature and time. Candelilla wax does not contain EA. Temperature and the ratio plant/extracting agent were determinant during the EA extraction process. Around 20 mg of free EA per gram of fibrous tissue were found. Residues of candelilla are a good source of EA.

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  1. Food Science and Technology Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Blvd. Venustiano Carranza. Col. República, 25280, Saltillo, Coahuila, México

    Juan A. Ascacio-Valdés, José L. Martínez-Hernández, Raúl Rodríguez-Herrera & Cristóbal N. Aguilar

  2. Food Science and Nutrition Department, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, 25315, Buenavista, Saltillo, Coahuila, México

    Antonio Aguilera-Carbó

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Ascacio-Valdés, J.A., Aguilera-Carbó, A., Martínez-Hernández, J.L. et al. Euphorbia antisyphilitica residues as a new source of ellagic acid. Chem. Pap. 64, 528–532 (2010). https://doi.org/10.2478/s11696-010-0034-6

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