Chemical and Bioactive Features of <i>Amaranthus caudatus</i> L. Flowers and Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Betalains

Chemical and Bioactive Features of <i>Amaranthus caudatus</i> L. Flowers and Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Betalains

The vibrant colours of many plants are due to secondary metabolites, such as nitrogen-containing compounds, where betacyanins are included. These compounds can be found in plants such as <i>Amaranthus caudatus</i> L. that, due to their high nutritional benefits, have been overproduced, w...

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Main Authors: Custódio Lobo Roriz, Virginie Xavier, Sandrina A. Heleno, José Pinela, Maria Inês Dias, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Patricia Morales, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira, Lillian Barros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
<i>Amaranthus caudatus</i> L.
bioactive compounds
betacyanins
natural colorants
extraction process optimisation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/4/779

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