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Acid soluble annatto colorant in a powdered form

US4548822A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1984
Grant dateOct 22, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L5/43
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for the preparation of an acid soluble annatto colorant in a powdered form and the annatto colorant prepared by this process. The method involves mixing an alkaline soluble annatto extract with an aqueous dispersion of a dextrinized starch derivative and drying the resultant to provide the desired product.

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