Biorefinery of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) using non-thermal and clean emerging technologies: an update on the curcumin recovery step

Autor(es)

Landim Neves, Maria Isabel ^[1] ; Strieder, Monique Martins ^[1] ; Vardanega, Renata ^[1] ; Silva, Eric Keven ^[1] ; Meireles, M. Angela A. ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, UNICAMP, Sch Food Engn, LASEFI DEA FEA, Rua Monteiro Lobato 80, BR-13083862 Campinas, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: RSC ADVANCES; v. 10, n. 1, p. 112-121, JAN 1 2020.
• Citações Web of Science: 0

Resumo

In this study, a biorefinery for the processing of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) based on clean and emerging technologies has been proposed. High-intensity ultrasound (HIUS) technology was evaluated as a promising technique for curcumin recovery aiming to improve its extraction yield and technological properties as a colorant. In addition, we evaluated the effects of process conditions on the turmeric biomass after the extractions. The process variables were the number of stages of extraction with ethanol (1, 3 and 5) and the solvent to feed ratio (S/F) of 3, 5, 7, 9 (w/w). The highest curcumin content (41.6 g/100 g extract) was obtained using 1 wash and a S/F of 5 w/w, while the highest curcumin yield (3.9 g/100 g unflavored turmeric) was obtained using 5 stages and a S/F of 7. The extracts obtained by solid-liquid extraction assisted by HIUS showed a yellow color (157 and 169 of yellowness index) more intense than those obtained by the pressurized liquid extraction technique (101 of yellowness index) and better yield results than low-pressure solid-liquid extraction (using the same processing time). Thus, it was possible to obtain a characteristic yellow colorant with high curcumin yield in a short process time (5 min of extraction) using HIUS technology. Besides that, SEM images and FTIR spectra demonstrated that the turmeric biomasses processed by HIUS technology were not degraded. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 15/22226-6 - Esterilização de alimentos líquidos utilizando tecnologia supercrítica
• Beneficiário: Eric Keven Silva
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado