The selection of the most suitable solvent for extracting the analytes of interest from the sample matrix is a fundamental step in developing any method of extraction.
On the one hand, the effectiveness of MAE will largely depend on the capacity of the extraction solvent for absorbing and transmitting the microwave energy.
On the other, the capsaicinoids should be soluble in the solvent that is used for the extraction.
The solvents that have been studied for extracting the capsaicinoids from the sample matrix are methanol, ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate and water. Methanol, ethanol, acetone and ethyl