Evidence for the Formation of Benzacridine Derivatives in Alkaline-Treated Sunflower Meal and Model Solutions

Sunflower extraction meal (SEM) is an economically interesting protein source. During alkaline extraction of proteins, the presence of chlorogenic acid (CQA) in the meal gives rise to the formation of o-quinones. Reactions with nucleophiles present in proteins can lead to green discoloration. Althou...

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Main Authors: Verena Bongartz, Lisa Brandt, Mai Linh Gehrmann, Benno F. Zimmermann, Nadine Schulze-Kaysers, Andreas Schieber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/1/91