Red Food Colorant Extract Derived From Purple-Hulled Sunflower
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1991
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North Dakota State University
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In 1991, the majority of red food colorants were synthetic or derived fruits and vegetables. The feasibility of producing a purple-hulled sunflower from which a natural red food colorant extracted is analyzed. The presentation of North Dakota State University's role and efforts are addressed. Sought was the realization of a purple-hulled sunflower seed with a high pigment level, good oil content and a good agronomic characteristic.