Optimization of the Extraction Process to Obtain a Colorant Ingredient from Leaves of <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> var. <i>purpurascens</i>

Optimization of the Extraction Process to Obtain a Colorant Ingredient from Leaves of <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> var. <i>purpurascens</i>

Heat-Assisted Extraction (HAE) was used for the optimized production of an extract rich in anthocyanin compounds from <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> var. <i>purpurascens</i> leaves. The optimization was performed using the response surface methodology employing a central composite e...

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Main Authors: Filipa Fernandes, Eliana Pereira, Miguel A. Prieto, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Ana Ćirić, Marina Soković, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Lillian Barros, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
natural colorants
anthocyanins
<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> var. <i>purpurascens</i> leaves
red rubin basil
Heat-Assisted Extraction
extraction optimization
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/4/686

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