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Ultrasound-assisted extraction using 70% ethanol is the most effective approach for the qualitative extraction and screening of saponins from the macroalga Sargassum polycystum. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Compare the efficacy of conventional maceration and ultrasound-assisted extraction using different solvents for qualitative saponin screening in Sargassum polycystum.

August 30, 2026Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic ResearchOpen Access

Comparison of Maceration and Ultrasonic Extraction Methods for Visual Saponin Screening in the Macroalga Sargassum polycystum

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ZAZara Oktari Surur Asmi EJEdwin Jefri LLLulu Adilla Latifah

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Comparative laboratory study demonstrates optimal saponin recovery using ultrasound-assisted extraction in Sargassum polycystum, highlighting solvent and method impacts on screening efficiency.

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Compare the efficacy of conventional maceration and ultrasound-assisted extraction using different solvents for qualitative saponin screening in Sargassum polycystum.
Freeze-dried, powdered S. polycystum was extracted using 70% ethanol, 96% ethanol, and 96% methanol at a 1:20 (w/v) sample-to-solvent ratio.
Extraction treatments compared conventional maceration (24 hours on an orbital shaker at 150 rpm) with ultrasound-assisted extraction (30 minutes at 50 °C).
Concentrated extracts were assessed for saponin presence via visual inspection in the qualitative foam test.
Extraction technique and solvent polarity significantly altered qualitative saponin detection.
In conventional maceration, 96% ethanol generated the tallest and most persistent foam, indicating superior saponin extraction compared to 70% ethanol or 96% methanol.
In ultrasound-assisted extraction, 70% ethanol was the most effective solvent system for rapid saponin recovery and detection.

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Asmi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93f00a6c1a8fb52e79c093 https://doi.org/10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91150

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August 30, 2026Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic ResearchOpen Access

Comparison of Maceration and Ultrasonic Extraction Methods for Visual Saponin Screening in the Macroalga Sargassum polycystum

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Authors

ZAZara Oktari Surur Asmi EJEdwin Jefri LLLulu Adilla Latifah

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Overview

Comparative laboratory study demonstrates optimal saponin recovery using ultrasound-assisted extraction in Sargassum polycystum, highlighting solvent and method impacts on screening efficiency.

Key Points

Compare the efficacy of conventional maceration and ultrasound-assisted extraction using different solvents for qualitative saponin screening in Sargassum polycystum.
Freeze-dried, powdered S. polycystum was extracted using 70% ethanol, 96% ethanol, and 96% methanol at a 1:20 (w/v) sample-to-solvent ratio.
Extraction treatments compared conventional maceration (24 hours on an orbital shaker at 150 rpm) with ultrasound-assisted extraction (30 minutes at 50 °C).
Concentrated extracts were assessed for saponin presence via visual inspection in the qualitative foam test.
Extraction technique and solvent polarity significantly altered qualitative saponin detection.
In conventional maceration, 96% ethanol generated the tallest and most persistent foam, indicating superior saponin extraction compared to 70% ethanol or 96% methanol.
In ultrasound-assisted extraction, 70% ethanol was the most effective solvent system for rapid saponin recovery and detection.

Cite This Study

Asmi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93f00a6c1a8fb52e79c093 https://doi.org/10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i91150

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