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Carotenoid and anthocyanin contents of grains of Brazilian maize landraces.
Journal of the science of food and agriculture - 1 Jul 2011
Kuhnen Shirley, Lemos Priscilla Maria Menel, Campestrini Luciano Henrique, Ogliari Juliana Bernardi, Dias Paulo Fernando, Maraschin Marcelo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Carotenoid and anthocyanin contents of 26 maize landraces cultivated in southern Brazil were determined to evaluate their potential as natural colorants or functional food ingredients. RESULTS: The major carotenoids detected in the whole grain flour were zeaxanthin and lutein. Anthocyanins of landraces with purple starchy endosperm (Lingua de Papagaio and Mato Grosso Palha Roxa) were more extractable...
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