Abstract:
Response surface methodology was used to optimize the extraction process for curcuminoids. The antioxidant activity of curcuminoids was evaluated using superoxide anion(O2-·),hydroxyl(·OH),DPPH and ABTS+radical scavenging. The results indicated that the optimal extraction conditions were ethanol concentration(V/V) 85%,ultrasonic time 50 min,and material-to-liquid ratio 20∶1(m L/g). Under these extraction conditions,maximum yield of curcuminoids of 1.538% was obtained. The antioxidant experiment in vitro demonstated that the antioxidant activity of three curcumin standards were strong and different. Meanwhile the curcuminoids extract also have a better ability to scavenge superoxide anion(O2-·),hydroxyl(·OH),DPPH and ABTS+radical.