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Carotenoid Derivates in Achiote (Bixa orellana) Seeds: Synthesis and Health Promoting Properties

Bixa orellana (family Bixaceae) is a neotropical fast growing perennial tree of great agro-industrial value because its seeds have a high carotenoid content, mainly bixin. It has been used since pre-colonial times as a culinary colorant and spice, and for healing purposes. It is currently used as a...

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Autores principales: Rivera-Madrid, Renata, Aguilar-Espinosa, Margarita, Cárdenas-Conejo, Yair, Garza-Caligaris, Luz E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5030781/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27708658
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2016.01406

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