Research Article

Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Moroccan Lavandula stoechas L.: Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology

Table 6

Theoretical and experimental responses recorded for the selected operating conditions.

Extraction conditionsYield (%)TPC (mg GAE)/g dry matter)
Predicted yield (%)Experimental yield (%)Predicted TPCExperimental TPC

Time30 min14.2914.85 ± 1.02129.75130.15 ± 2.35
Liquid/solid ration20 ml/g
Concentration of ethanol45%