Optimizing conditions for melanin extraction from black tea leaf
Melanin is a natural pigment with great development potential as a healthful food colorant. In this study, extraction conditions of natural melanin from black tea leaves were investigated. Temperature, duration and liquid-solid ratio were chosen to optimize extraction conditions using response surf...
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Language: | English |
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Galati University Press
2015-12-01
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Series: | Annals of the University Dunarea de Jos of Galati. Fascicle VI: Food Technology |
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Online Access: | http://www.ann.ugal.ro/tpa/Anale%202015/vol%202/3%20Zou%20and%20Jiang.pdf |