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ISSN (Print): 1872-2121
ISSN (Online): 2212-4047

Trends in Annatto Agroindustry: Bixin Processing Technologies and Market

Author(s): C. L.C. Albuquerque and M. A.A. Meireles

Volume 5, Issue 2, 2011

Page: [94 - 102] Pages: 9

DOI: 10.2174/187221211796320738

Price: $65

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of the annatto agro industry by reviewing publications related to colorant technology production, the market, and the worldwide intellectual property protection. The aim was to identify solutions, technological advances and trends by observing the research and development activities and publication of patents in this area. In the last decade, the demand of annatto use in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries increased. Advances in technology are observed throughout the production chain, such as improvements in raw material production, seed characteristics, colorant manufacturing processes and colorant formulations with the extract; socioeconomic benefits for the production regions are also observed.

Keywords: Bixa orellana L, colorant, market, production chain, technological aspects, technological development, trade, Annatto Agroindustry, Bixin Processing Technologies, annatto tree, annatto colorant, food colorant, annatto seed processing, acid-precipitation, norbixin alkaline solution


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