Method of removing pigment from annatto seed

Details Method of removing pigment from annatto seed Method of removing pigment from annatto seed

1978-04-04

1980-05-20

Hunter, Jeanette M.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Process of utilizing an enzyme or micro-organism to destroy...

Treating animal or plant material or micro-organism

426 44, 426 50, 426 63, 426540, 426630, 426429, 426430, 8438, A23L 127, A23L 128

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ABSTRACT:
Pigment is extracted from seeds containing the same by contacting the seeds with water containing one or more alpha-enzymes for a period of time and at a temperature sufficient to extract the pigment. In particular, annatto pigment can be extracted from the seeds of Bixa orellana L. by the aforementioned process.

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