Natural red pigments from plants and their health benefits: A review
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DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2017.1326935
Abstract: ABSTRACT Carotenoids (specifically lycopene), anthocyanins, and betacyanins are natural red pigments found in fruits and vegetables. They possess antioxidant properties beneficial in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Recently, natural colouring agents have attracted… read more here.
Keywords: natural red; red pigments; health benefits; plants health ... See more keywords
Red pigments in autumn leaves of Norway maple do not offer significant photoprotection but coincide with stress symptoms
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DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpad010
Abstract: Abstract The reasons behind autumn colors, a striking manifestation of anthocyanin synthesis in plants, are poorly understood. Usually, not all leaves of an anthocyanic plant turn red or only a part of the leaf blade… read more here.
Keywords: yellow sections; leaf; photoprotection; red pigments ... See more keywords
Preparation, Multispectroscopic Characterization, and Stability Analysis of Monascus Red Pigments—Whey Protein Isolate Complex
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DOI: 10.3390/foods12091745
Abstract: Monascus red pigments (MRPs) are mainly used as natural food colorants; however, their application is limited due to their poor stability. To expand their areas of application, we investigated the binding constants and capacity of… read more here.
Keywords: whey protein; mrps; monascus red; red pigments ... See more keywords
Chemical Characterization of Red Pigments Used in Funerary Practices in Northeastern Patagonia (Chubut, Argentina) During the Late Holocene
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DOI: 10.3390/min15101055
Abstract: In this study, we present the chemical characterization of red pigment samples and their associated sediments that were collected from three human burial sites in Northeastern Patagonia. Regarding their chronology, the La Azucena 1 site… read more here.
Keywords: northeastern patagonia; chemical characterization; red pigments; characterization red ... See more keywords