Optimization of the Extraction Process Conditions of Watermelon Lycopene by Response Surface Methodology
The extraction process conditions of watermelon lycopene were deeply studied through single factor experiment, factorial experiment, the steepest ascent experiment and response surface analysis experiment in order to determine the optimum extraction process conditions of watermelon lycopene. The results showed that the extraction temperature and solid-liquid ratio were significant factors which have effect on the yield of water-melon lycopene. The optimum extraction process conditions of watermelon lycopene were:extraction tempera-ture 45℃, solid-liquid ratio 1:18 (g/mL), extraction time 75 minutes, extraction times 3.The yield of water-melon lycopene could reach 2.7409 mg/g under these conditions.