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bixin

[′bik·sən]
(organic chemistry)
C25H30O4 A carotenoid acid occurring in the seeds of Bixa orellano; used as a fat and food coloring agent.
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Bianchi, "Antioxidant action of bixin against cisplatin-induced chromosome aberrations and lipid peroxidation in rats," Pharmacological Research, vol.
Bianchi, "Protective effect of bixin on cisplatin-induced genotoxicity in PC12 cells," Food and Chemical Toxicology, vol.
Plant-Derived Agents for Counteracting Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity
Bixin oil extraction generates a large amount of byproducts in the form of annatto seeds that are impregnated with both the oil used in extraction, and residual pigment.
Sun drying of residual annatto seed powder/Secagem ao sol de farinhas de graos residuais de urucum
Determination of the contents of bixin in seeds of annatto (Bixa orellana L.
Evaluation of annatto (Bixa orellana L.) genotypes through the morphological characteristics of fruits, seeds productivity and bixin content/Avaliacao de genotipos de urucum (Bixa orellana L.) por meio da caracterizacao morfologica de frutos, produtividade de sementes e teor de bixina
Microwave facilitated extraction of bixin from Bixa orellana and it's in-vitro antioxidant activity.
Carotenoids bixin and norbixin from annatto (Bixa orellana L.) as antioxidants in meat products/Carotenoides bixina e norbixina extraidos do urucum (Bixa orellana L.) como antioxidantes em produtos carneos
Protective effect of curcumin, ellagic acid and bixin on radiation induced toxicity.
Radioprotection by mangiferin in DBAx[C.sub.57]BL mice: a preliminary study
The hydrocarbon carotenoids, lycopene and carotene, and the xanthophylls or oxygen-containing carotenoids, bixin (annatto), capxanthin (paprika and red bell peppers), lutein (marigold) and zeaxanthin (corn), all demonstrate significant antioxidant properties.
True colors: after using synthetic colorants for decades, processors are returning to nutrient-rich, natural products
Ingrenat specialises in the research and development, production, and sales and marketing of natural extracts from plants which include, among others, paprika rosemary, bixin, alfalfa and more which deliver taste, color, and antioxidant activity solutions for the food industry.
Frutarom Industries to Acquire Spain's Ingredientes Naturales Seleccionados
Among the carotenoids, stands out bixin, obtained from the annatto seeds (Bixa orellana L.
Influence of the natural dyes bixin and curcumin in the shelf life of eggs from laying hens in the second production cycle/Influencia dos corantes naturais bixina e curcumina na vida util de ovos de poedeiras vermelhas no segundo ciclo de producao

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