화학공학소재연구정보센터
Biotechnology Letters, Vol.16, No.12, 1323-1328, 1994
Investigation of Chamomile Fermentation
The content of apigenin is an important factor of camomile spasmolytic activity. The hydrolysis of apigenin-7-O-beta-glucoside into free aglycone in camomile ligulate flowers was possible using beta-glucosidase from almonds. The transformation of apigenin glucosides into apigenin has been achieved by autofermentation of camomile ligulate flowers and camomile newer heads. There is a significant increase of apigenin content, whereas the composition of other active components in camomile practically were not changed by autofermentation.