Table 3. Optimum conditions and the predicted levels of TY, TAC, TPC, and antioxidant activities of eggplant powder extracts using MAE

Response variables Independent variables1) Estimated maximumresponse Morphology
X1 X2 X3
TY 62.40 173.82 104.49 1.78 Maximum
TAC 73.98 192.43 112.68 10.32 Maximum
TPC 57.46 146.83 96.54 52.42 Maximum
DPPH RSA 72.25 198.44 96.56 48.67 Maximum
ABTS RSA 71.73 196.88 101.15 48.93 Maximum
FRAP activity 68.11 191.38 102.90 70.61 Maximum
1)X1, ethanol concentration (%); X2, microwave power (W); X3, extraction time (sec).