Food color is one of the most important attributes related to consumer acceptance. The growth in consumer trends for the preference of healthy food colorants, clean-label foods, and attractive appearance, among other ...

The aim of this work was to compare two food color measurement techniques, the traditional tristimulus colorimeter and an image analysis system. In this sense a computer vision system was developed, consisting of a digital ...

We know that the only function of food dyes is to check color to food offering no nutritional value of this food. Studies have demonstrated the happening of adverse reactions to short and long term, due the consumption of ...

The superficial appearance and color of food are the first parameters of quality evaluated by consumers, and are thus critical factors for acceptance of the food item by the consumer. Although there are different color ...

© 2016 Elsevier B.V.Food colorants are chemicals added to foods and soft drinks during manufacturing or processing. However, some of these chemicals represent potential risks to human health, especially if they are consumed ...

Natural red colorants are highly appreciated by the food industry, and betalains are one such category. There are few sources in nature of betalains, which are commonly obtained from red beet as a colorant additive and ...