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June 20, 2026Journal of Food Process Engineering

Microwave‐Assisted Extraction of Fructooligosaccharides From Plantain Peel: Optimization Through Response Surface Methodology and Its Prebiotic Activity

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PSPreeti SinghMGMeenakshi GroverAKAditi Kundu

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates prebiotic activity of fructooligosaccharides from plantain peel, suggesting its value in functional foods.

Key Points

  • The aim is to optimize the extraction of fructooligosaccharides from plantain peel using microwave-assisted extraction.
  • Utilized microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) to extract FOS from plantain peel waste.
  • Optimized the extraction process using response surface methodology (RSM) with variables including microwave power, irradiation time, and solvent-to-solute ratio.
  • Achieved maximum yield of 3.96% FOS by applying 900 W power with a 14:1 solvent-to-solute ratio for 6 minutes.
  • Extracted FOS enriched with nystose (m/z 666.2218) as confirmed by chromatographic analysis.
  • Significantly enhanced growth of probiotic Streptococcus thermophilus compared to other carbon sources.

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Singh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f92db0793dc1a536f26https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.70651
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