Centella asiatica has been used for medicine, pharmaceuticals, and food supplementation, owing to its high phenolic and flavonoid content, as well as its significant antioxidant activity in the leaves. The need to transform its extract into powder form using microencapsulation is currently emerging, enabling convenience and versatility for various food industrial applications. Spray drying i…
Syzygium aromaticum, commonly known as cloves, is considered as one of the richest dietary sources of antioxidant and polyphenolic compounds. The bioactivity and antimicrobial activity of this spice is enhanced by using novel extraction techniques such as ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). Sample-to-solvent ratio is one of the important factors that impact the functional properties of pl…
“Kamlowelen” and “Kayu Bawang” are native papuan trees that have never been investigated before. Both tree barks are commonly used as a seasoning, tea, and medicine. In the present study, total phenolic content (TPC), DPPH assay, and phytochemical screening of tree barks extracted using five different solvents (Methanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, chloroform, and hexane) were analyzed.…