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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/1/91 |