Extraction of phenolic compounds from fresh leaves: A comparison of methods.
The conventional sonicator/shaker bath method for phenolic extraction was compared with a less traditional one using a homogenizer. The homogenizer proved to be both more efficient and consistent in extracting phenolics from tender, as well as tough, leaves. We propose that adoption of the homogenizer technique will increase phenolic yield and efficiency.
201 South Biology, University of Utah, 84112, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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