Bioactive carbohydrates have been successfully extracted from artichoke bracts.
Highest yields of inositols and inulin were obtained by MAE and PLE, respectively.
MAE allowed the extraction of carbohydrates using lower temperature and times than PLE.
S. cerevisiae treatment allowed the removal of interfering carbohydrates.
Both MAE and PLE are appropriate for extraction of bioactive carbohydrates from industrial by-products.