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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. Anthocy...
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