Natural pigments: innovative extraction technologies and their potential application in health and food industries [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyNatural pigments, or natural colorants, are frequently utilized in the food industry due to their diverse functional and nutritional attributes. Beyond their color properties, these pigments possess several biological activities, including antioxidant ...
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Biotechnological production of natural pigments for textile dyeing [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyGlobal markets, including the pigments sector, have been significantly influenced by the adoption of novel circular bioeconomy policies and increasing concerns about sustainable practices.
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Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Natural Pigments From Food Processing By-Products: A Review [PDF]
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 Ultrasound is an emerging technology, which has been highly explored in the food area to improve processes and products. When ultrasound is applied to a product with solid or fluid characteristics, the passage of acoustic waves and acoustic cavitation ...
Guillermo Linares, Meliza Lindsay Rojas
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A new endophyte Monascus ruber SRZ112 as an efficient production platform of natural pigments using agro-industrial wastes [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 A number of biopigment applications in various industrial sectors are gaining importance due to the growing consumer interest in their natural origin.
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Natural Pigments Recovery from Food By-Products: Health Benefits towards the Food Industry [PDF]
FoodsGiven the health risks associated with synthetic colorants, natural pigments have emerged as a promising alternative. These renewable choices not only provide health benefits but also offer valuable technical and sensory properties to food systems.
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A universal strategy for real-time discrimination and evaluation of food freshness using natural colorants as indicators: from detection to antioxidant and antibacterial properties [PDF]
npj Science of FoodIn recent years, natural pigments have made significant contributions to food preservation, antioxidant, and antibacterial fields due to a wide range of sources, high safety, and no obvious side effects, and are increasingly used as sensors and ...
Zhiyue Chen, Jiaxin Zheng, Liyi Zhou
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Progress on the Extraction, Separation, Biological Activity, and Delivery of Natural Plant Pigments
Molecules, 2023 Natural plant pigments are safe and have low toxicity, with various nutrients and biological activities. However, the extraction, preservation, and application of pigments are limited due to the instability of natural pigments. Therefore, it is necessary
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Food Materials Research, 2023 In recent years, natural pigments have been widely used in meat products (pork/beef patties, sausages, etc.) to maintain color, and as an antioxidant and antibacterial to extend the shelf life of meat products.
Liuyu Su, Yingqun Nian, Chunbao Li
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Natural bio-colorant and pigments: Sources and applications in food processing
Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2023 The most crucial component of every food product is its color, which increases its acceptability and attractiveness. Synthetic colorants have gradually been replaced with natural-derived alternatives as a result of consumer perception and demand. Natural
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Microorganisms, 2021 Microbial pigments play multiple roles in the ecosystem construction, survival, and fitness of all kinds of organisms. Considerably, microbial (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and microalgae) pigments offer a wide array of food, drug, colorants, dyes, and ...
Ramesh Chatragadda, Laurent Dufossé
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