Method of preparing akebia quinata extract and functional food using the same
AssigneeSong Bae KIM
InventorsSong Bae KIM, Jong-Seok KIM, Hye-Yeong KIM, Jong-Uk KIM, Tae-Dong KIM
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Abstract
Provided are a method of extracting saponin which is the physiologically active component of akebia quinata with high efficiency, by sequentially subjecting to a) adding akebia quinata flesh to akebia quinata seeds and performing aging; and b) extracting with alcohol, a method of further improving saponin extraction efficiency by adding ginger, and a food composition containing the extract produced by this method. Higher added value may be created by improving the saponin extraction efficiency from akebia quinata seeds using akebia quinata flesh which has not been utilized when extracting saponin.
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A method of preparing an akebia quinata extract comprising:
- a) aging a raw material including akebia quinata seeds and akebia quinata flesh;
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- b) extracting an extract containing saponin as an effective component from the aged raw material by using an alcohol extraction solution.
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