Use of Red Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) Encapsulated Powder to Pigment Extruded Cereal

Encapsulated powder of the red cactus pear is a potential natural dye for the food industry and a known antioxidant. Although the use of this powder is possible, it is not clear how it alters food properties, thus ensuing commercial acceptability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of...

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Main Authors: Martha G. Ruiz-Gutiérrez, Carlos A. Amaya-Guerra, Armando Quintero-Ramos, Esther Pérez-Carrillo, Carmen O. Meléndez-Pizarro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi-Wiley 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Food Quality
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/7262464