Research Article

Optimized Conditions for Flavonoid Extraction from Pomelo Peel Byproducts under Enzyme- and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Using Response Surface Methodology

Table 2

Box–Behnken design and observed responses.

RunIndependent variableResponse (TFC, mg RE/g db)
X1X2X3X4
Ratio (mL/g)Enzyme concentration (%, v/m)Incubation time (min)Ultrasonic time (min)

11502.5409010.32
21504.540609.01
3502.560308.99
41504.560309.83
5502.540608.54
61504.5609010.49
72502.560908.90
81500.580608.64
91502.540308.92
101500.560909.82
112504.560609.19
121502.5606010.73
131502.580309.98
142502.540608.16
152502.580608.19
16502.580609.50
171502.580909.85
18502.560909.26
191500.540609.87
201502.5606010.62
211504.5806010.57
221500.5603010.02
231502.5606010.90
24500.560609.09
251502.5606010.69
26504.560609.11
271502.5606011.09
282502.560308.58
292500.560608.02