Development of Multifunctional Health Food Based on Smilax Glabra Extract

With the increasing demand for health management, the development of functional foods based on natural plant extracts has received widespread attention. Due to its medicinal and edible properties, the Smilax glabra extract has become an ideal raw material for multifunctional health foods. Therefore, a new type of chewable tablet based on Smilax glabra extract is developed by optimizing the preparation process of Smilax glabra extract. The study first uses single factor experiment and response surface method to optimize the ethanol content, ratio of raw materials to liquids, and ultrasonic treatment time in the production process. Through experiments, the optimal process for preparing Smilax glabra chewable tablets is identified. The experimental results showed that the developed chewable tablets met the standards in terms of physical and chemical properties as well as the content of bioactive ingredients. The average total flavonoid content was 12.46%, and the average Astilbin content was 0.03494 mg/g, demonstrating good formability and quality. The research not only enriches the application of Smilax glabra in the field of health food, but also provides a new approach for the modern development of traditional medicinal materials.