Optimization of bioactive compound extraction from lychee peel and seed flours using a simplex-centroid mixture model

Key Points

• Effective extraction of bioactive compounds was optimized using a simplex-centroid mixture model, enhancing yield.
• Using response surface methodology, an optimal mixture ratio was identified for lychee peel and seed flours.
• This study assessed various extraction methods to maximize the bioactive compound yield from the fruit byproducts.
• Implications include potential food applications and nutritional benefits, highlighting sustainable use of lychee waste.