PLoS One January 2020 PMID 31181065

Comparing the effects of microwave radiation on 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol from ginger rhizomes (Zingiber officinale Rosc).

Hui Teng, Kemueli T Seuseu, Won-Young Lee, Lei Chen

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This study investigates how microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) affects the extraction of key compounds, 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol, from ginger rhizomes, aiming to improve the quality and yield of ginger extracts.
The optimal extraction conditions predicted are 70% ethanol, 10 minutes, and 180W microwave power, which were confirmed in verification tests showing significant yields of soluble solids and bioactive compounds.
Results show that steamed ginger has lower levels of 6-gingerol and antioxidant activity but higher levels of 6-shogaol compared to fresh ginger, indicating processing impacts the chemical composition of ginger.]

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This is a South Korean study comparing the effects of microwave radiation on 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol from #ginger rhizomes. https://t.co/zOIf9JiRsi

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