Abstract:Five deep eutectic solvents (DES) were prepared, their extraction performances were compared, and the optimal extraction process was determined using ultrasonic-assisted DES extraction to explore an efficient and environment-friendly method to extract flavonoids from Brassica rapa L. sourced from Xinjiang. The effects of DES molar ratio, DES water content, ultrasonic time, ultrasonic temperature, and solid-to-liquid ratio on the content of B. rapa flavonoids were examined through single-factor experiments. Subsequently, response surface methodology was used to optimize the extraction conditions further. The B. rapa extract was purified using AB-8 macroporous adsorption resin, and the in vitro antioxidant activity of B. rapa flavonoids was investigated. The results showed that the optimal extraction conditions were as follows: a DES composed of choline chloride and glycerol at a molar ratio of 1:2, with a water content of 20%, an ultrasonic time of 41 min, an ultrasonic temperature of 40 ℃, and a solid-to-liquid ratio of 1:40. Under these conditions, the content of B. rapa flavonoids was 9.66 mg/g, and it reached 11.32 mg/g after purification, indicating an increase by 17.18%. When the mass concentration of purified B. rapa flavonoid solution was 100 μg/mL, the ABTS+ and DPPH radical scavenging activities reached 48.24% and 35.20%, respectively, and the IC50 values were 124.41 and 272.98 μg/mL, respectively. The absorbance of the solution reached 0.45, suggesting stronger antioxidant and total reducing capacities. This study provides a scientific basis for the application of B. rapa flavonoids as functional active ingredients in the food industry.