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Strategy for egg-yolk pigmentation in end-of-cycle laying hens using a combination of natural pigments [PDF]
Revista Ciência AgronômicaThe aim of this study was to evaluate performance and egg quality from the addition of two levels of pigment obtained from a combination of annatto seeds (Bixa orellana) and hay from the leaves of leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) or moringa (Moringa ...
Breno Barros Soares +6 more
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A Test for Annatto in Fats and Oils. [PDF]
Journal of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry, 1921 n ...
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Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2009 Annatto extract is a natural food color obtained from the outer coatings of the seeds of the Annatto tree (Bixa orellana L.). This is the first report in the literature that shows the relationship between the aqueous annatto extract and its influence on ...
Heberth de Paula +5 more
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Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Cottage cheese quality and shelf life are global challenges, but natural preservatives like mustard seed powder are used due to their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This study examines different percentages of mustard powder (C [0%], B1 [0.05%], B2 [0.1%], and B3 [0.15%]) and storage times (T0 [0], T1 [4], T2 [8], T3 [12], and T4 [15] days ...
Biresaw Demelash Abera +3 more
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Effect of organic biocolourants on lightfastness and mechanical properties of polylactic acid
Coloration Technology, Volume 141, Issue 6, Page 921-931, December 2025.Abstract Most modern colourants are acquired from petroleum‐based sources or mining, which often causes environmental degradation. Consequently, alternative colouring solutions are sought, such as using biocolourants, which are organic colourants from bio‐based sources.
J. Jordan +3 more
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Cholesterol and iron availability in yolk of laying hens feed with annatto (Bixa orellana)
Animal, 2007 Pigmented egg yolks are more attractive. Popular culture treats annatto as a powerful anticholesterolemic agent, besides being widely used in the form of industry pigment.
M.N.C. Harder +4 more
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Coloration Technology, Volume 141, Issue 6, Page 801-827, December 2025.Abstract Recent global interest in sustainable practices in the textile and fashion industry has inspired stakeholders to readopt natural colourants. However, integrating these practices raises several questions regarding the latest developments in natural colourant and trend forecasting practices in the textile and fashion industry.
Bintan Titisari, Pammi Sinha
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Biomolecules, 2019 Protective action by annatto-derived delta-tocotrienol (δ-TCT) and soy-derived alpha-tocopherol (α-TOC) through the regulation of the PI3K/Akt-cyclin D1 pathway against nicotine-induced DNA damage is the focus of the present study.
Siti Syairah Mohd Mutalip +3 more
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Peruvian Journal of Agronomy, 2020 The aim of this study was to characterize and identify groups of achiote (Bixa orellana L.) with characteristics related to increased yield and bixin content.
Juan Nolasco-Chumpitaz +3 more
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Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 22, Issue 10, October 2025.ABSTRACT Yeasts belonging to the genus Rhodotorula are capable of synthesizing carotenoids, such as β‐carotene, γ‐carotene, torulene, torularodine, and astaxanthin. These carotenoids have been shown to offer health benefits to humans, such as immune system strengthening and a reduced risk of chronic degenerative diseases.
David Cristian Rodrigues Lucas +1 more
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