@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10009057,
	  title     = {Ultrasound Assisted Extraction and Microwave Assisted Extraction of Carotenoids from Melon Shells},
	  author    = {A. Brinda Lakshmi and  J. Lakshmi Priya},
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	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Cantaloupes (muskmelon and watermelon) contain biologically active molecules such as carotenoids which are natural pigments used as food colorants and afford health benefits. ß-carotene is the major source of carotenoids present in muskmelon and watermelon shell. Carotenoids were extracted using Microwave assisted extraction (MAE) and Ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) utilising organic lipophilic solvents such as acetone, methanol, and hexane. Extraction conditions feed-solvent ratio, microwave power, ultrasound frequency, temperature and particle size were varied and optimized. It was found that the yield of carotenoids was higher using UAE than MAE, and muskmelon had the highest yield of carotenoids when was ethanol used as a solvent for 0.5 mm particle size.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Chemical and Molecular Engineering},
	  volume    = {12},
	  number    = {6},
	  year      = {2018},
	  pages     = {253 - 256},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10009057},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/138},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 138, 2018},
	}