Cantharellus tubaeformis was processed by pressurized hot water extraction (80-240°C) with the aim of maximizing the extraction of oligomeric fractions, β-glucans, and the in vitro antioxidant properties of the extracts. Increased severity of treatment enhanced the extraction yields above 62% at temperatures of 210ºC or higher, corresponding to the maximum β-glucan yields. The highest antioxidant capacity was obtained at 170ºC, although the highest content of phenolic compounds was obtained at the highest severity studied. This hydrothermal treatment can be considered a suitable process to obtain extracts with antioxidant properties and rich in β-glucans.
Keywords: Antiradical properties; Autohydrolysis; Cantharellus tubaeformis; β-glucan.
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