Evaluation of Extraction Methods for the Analysis of Carotenoids for Different Vegetable Matrix

<p>In this study, different solvents were used to achieve the maximum extractibility of total carotenoids. The extracted total carotenoids were estimated using UV- visible spectrophotometer. Carotenoids from vegetable matrix can be used as a food colorant, food additive, cosmetics, antioxidant...

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Main Authors: Stancuta Scrob, Sevastita Muste, Crina Muresan, Anca Farcas, Sonia Socaci, Romina Vlaic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AcademicPres 2013-11-01
Series:Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Food Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/fst/article/view/9500