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Quercetin-containing coloring

US5445842A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 1993
Grant dateAug 29, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2013

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

Abstract

A quercetin-containing colorant which has as an effective component a quercetin included by cyclodextrin. Effective use thereof as a colorant is possible by imparting thereto resistance against light, heat and chemicals to quercetin which is a flavonoid yellow substance. The colorant may be added to various food products for use of quercetin as a stable coloring matter.

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