Betalains in Some Species of the Amaranthaceae Family: A Review

Natural pigments are largely distributed in the plant kingdom. They belong to diverse groups, with distinct biochemical pathways. Betalains with colours that range from yellow to red-violet can de divided into two main subgroups: betaxanthins and betacyanins. These types of pigments are confined int...

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Main Author: Maria Graça Miguel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/7/4/53