| abstract |
A process for extracting isoflavones from a plant material, wherein the said process comprises treating the plant material with an organic solvent, characterized in that the said extraction is preceded by a step of maceration in water. A dry extract containing, as aglycones, at least 8% (w/w) of one or more isoflavones or formula <CHEM> wherein R1 = OH and R2 = H, Genistein; R1 = H and R2 = H, Daidzein; R1 = H and R2 = CH3, Formononetin; R1 = OH and R2 = CH3, Biochanin A. |