Laura Végh

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Comparison of ultrasound-assisted extraction and modified QuEChERS technique for extraction of hesperidin from lemon peel (Citrus limon L.) as determined by HPLC

Publication Name: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

Publication Date: 2025-06-01

Volume: 142

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

Hesperidin (HSP) is a bioflavonoid known for its notable health benefits. Recent extraction strategies have aimed to minimize hazardous solvent use and simplify procedures to improve cost-effectiveness. This study compares ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) with a modified “quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe” (QuEChERS) method for the recovery of HSP. High-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) was used for quantification. The modified QuEChERS method resulted in the highest extraction efficiency while significantly reducing processing time. The validated method demonstrated excellent sensitivity (LOQ: 10.0 µg/mL), high accuracy (recovery >93 %), and good precision (RSD <3.4 %), making it a reliable and cost-effective approach for routine HSP analysis in citrus peel. These findings indicate that the modified QuEChERS technique offers a promising alternative to UAE for the rapid and efficient extraction of HSP.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107553