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Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) of Propolis from Tetragonula biroi (Philippine Kiwot Bee) Hives
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1  Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines
2  Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Management, Gokongwei College of Engineering, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, 1004, Philippines
3  Department of Chemical Engineering, Gokongwei College of Engineering, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, 1004, Philippines
Academic Editor: Alberto Jiménez Suárez

Abstract:

Propolis is a resinous substance known for its bioactive compounds, such as phenolics and flavonoids, which exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory benefits. While this can be harvested from sources globally, it can also be derived from the native stingless Philippine kiwot bees. This study used microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) using ethanol, changing the solvent-to-sample ratio (5mL/g, 10mL/g, and 15mL/g), solvent concentration (35%v/v, 65%v/v, and 95%v/v), and extraction time (60s, 180s, and 300s), to determine their effects on the yield and phenolic and flavonoid contents. The extracted propolis was concentrated using rotary evaporator and freeze-dried. Phenolic content was determined through Folin–Ciocalteu method, while flavonoid content was identified through aluminum chloride complex formation in methanol solution. Interactions between solvent-to-sample ratio and solvent concentration significantly affected yield, while extraction time did not. Results show that using MAE with ethanol as a solvent successfully extracted propolis. Lower solvent-to-sample ratios with increasing solvent concentration resulted in higher yields. Conversely, high solvent concentrations with increasing solvent-to-sample ratio decreases yield. The highest yield (0.144 g/g) was obtained with 5mL/g solvent-to-sample ratio, 95%v/v solvent concentration, and 300s extraction time. Highest phenolic content (180.145 mgGAE/g propolis) was observed with 5mL/g solvent-to-sample ratio, 95%v/v solvent concentration, and 60s extraction time, while highest flavonoid content (124.190 mg QE/g propolis) was determined with 10mL/g solvent-to-sample ratio, 35%v/v solvent concentration, and 180s extraction time. Effects of extraction parameters were determined, which can further optimize the quantity and quality of propolis.

Keywords: Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE); propolis; stingless bees; ethanol; phenolics; flavonoids; yield
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