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Achiote (Bixa orellana L.): a natural source of pigment and vitamin E
Fecha
2017-05Registro en:
Raddatz Mota, Denise; Pérez Flores, Laura J.; Carrari, Fernando Oscar; Mendoza Espinoza, José A.; de León Sánchez, Fernando Díaz; et al.; Achiote (Bixa orellana L.): a natural source of pigment and vitamin E; Association of Food Scientists and Technologists of India; Journal of Food Science and Technology; 54; 6; 5-2017; 1729-1741
0022-1155
CONICET Digital
CONICET
Autor
Raddatz Mota, Denise
Pérez Flores, Laura J.
Carrari, Fernando Oscar
Mendoza Espinoza, José A.
de León Sánchez, Fernando Díaz
Pinzón López, Luis L.
Godoy Hernández, Gregorio
Rivera Cabrera, Fernando
Resumen
Commercialization of agricultural products, including seeds and its derived products, represents an important economic source for developing countries. Natural colorants obtained from the seeds of achiote plant (annatto) have been used since pre-Hispanic times. Also, production of this crop has been important for Mayan cuisine. Annual world production of achiote seeds is approximately 14,500 tons (dry weight). Two thirds of the production is commercialized as dried seeds and the rest as colorant. Latin America produces 60% of the total world production, followed by Africa (27%) and Asia (12%). The main producers in Latin America are Peru, Brazil and Mexico. The purpose of the present paper is to review the most recent literature on Bixa orellana L. focusing on bixin, norbixin, tocotrienols and tocopherols biosynthesis, use and industrial applications of annatto extracts, as well as its nutraceutical potential and its benefits for human health.