Enzyme-Assisted Extraction for the Recovery of Food-Grade Chlorophyll-Based Green Colorant

The aim of the study was to develop a biotechnological approach for the green recovery of chlorophyll from spinach, to be used as a natural food colorant. The plant matrix was characterized in terms of cell wall polysaccharide composition, and a tailored enzymatic mix based on cellulase (40%) xylana...

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Main Authors: Caterina Mazzocchi, Ilaria Benucci, Claudio Lombardelli, Marco Esti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/18/3440