Thin layer chromatographic analysis of food colorants from three morphotypes of annatto (Bixa orellana L.)

This article describes a simple solvent extraction method for the extraction of colorants from the three morphotypes such as, (Morphotype-1 (M1), Morphotype-2 (M2), and Morphotype-3 (M3) of Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) seeds, and their separation, vivid, and qualitative demonstration by thin-layer chr...

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Main Author: Hari Pada Seal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IJARIT Research Foundation 2012-06-01
Series:International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/IJARIT/article/view/13987/10031
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description This article describes a simple solvent extraction method for the extraction of colorants from the three morphotypes such as, (Morphotype-1 (M1), Morphotype-2 (M2), and Morphotype-3 (M3) of Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) seeds, and their separation, vivid, and qualitative demonstration by thin-layer chromatography. Several solvent systems (hexane, chloroform, acetone, ethanol, and a mixed-solvent having composition of CHCl3/C2H5OH/CH3COOH (80:2:1)) were applied for extraction of colored components. It was observed that a large portion of colorants was extracted by chloroform. Its effluent was deep brick red in color and transparent. Furthermore, various carrier solvent systems (Benzene-Ethyl acetate) were used to separate the components from the extracts. Carrier solvent system with the ratio of 7:3 was found as superior solvent for chloroform extracts. Three colored-spots were observed for all morphotypes. Among them, the first one was yellow colored having very low polarity and the second and third spots were both redbrick colored having medium and higher polarity respectively. In addition, for M1 no colorless-spot was observed in low and medium polar systems, revealing that the amount of wax and gum were minimum in the extract and superior morphotype among the three.
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spelling doaj.art-7bf9dfa5dd504fce8a143cbeadf436e52022-12-21T19:12:05ZengIJARIT Research FoundationInternational Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology2224-06162012-06-0121712Thin layer chromatographic analysis of food colorants from three morphotypes of annatto (Bixa orellana L.)Hari Pada SealThis article describes a simple solvent extraction method for the extraction of colorants from the three morphotypes such as, (Morphotype-1 (M1), Morphotype-2 (M2), and Morphotype-3 (M3) of Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) seeds, and their separation, vivid, and qualitative demonstration by thin-layer chromatography. Several solvent systems (hexane, chloroform, acetone, ethanol, and a mixed-solvent having composition of CHCl3/C2H5OH/CH3COOH (80:2:1)) were applied for extraction of colored components. It was observed that a large portion of colorants was extracted by chloroform. Its effluent was deep brick red in color and transparent. Furthermore, various carrier solvent systems (Benzene-Ethyl acetate) were used to separate the components from the extracts. Carrier solvent system with the ratio of 7:3 was found as superior solvent for chloroform extracts. Three colored-spots were observed for all morphotypes. Among them, the first one was yellow colored having very low polarity and the second and third spots were both redbrick colored having medium and higher polarity respectively. In addition, for M1 no colorless-spot was observed in low and medium polar systems, revealing that the amount of wax and gum were minimum in the extract and superior morphotype among the three.http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/IJARIT/article/view/13987/10031Solvent ExtractionSeed CoatBixa orellanaNatural ColourRf Value
spellingShingle Hari Pada Seal
Thin layer chromatographic analysis of food colorants from three morphotypes of annatto (Bixa orellana L.)
International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology
Solvent Extraction
Seed Coat
Bixa orellana
Natural Colour
Rf Value
title Thin layer chromatographic analysis of food colorants from three morphotypes of annatto (Bixa orellana L.)
title_full Thin layer chromatographic analysis of food colorants from three morphotypes of annatto (Bixa orellana L.)
title_fullStr Thin layer chromatographic analysis of food colorants from three morphotypes of annatto (Bixa orellana L.)
title_full_unstemmed Thin layer chromatographic analysis of food colorants from three morphotypes of annatto (Bixa orellana L.)
title_short Thin layer chromatographic analysis of food colorants from three morphotypes of annatto (Bixa orellana L.)
title_sort thin layer chromatographic analysis of food colorants from three morphotypes of annatto bixa orellana l
topic Solvent Extraction
Seed Coat
Bixa orellana
Natural Colour
Rf Value
url http://www.banglajol.info/index.php/IJARIT/article/view/13987/10031
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