Title: Study on stability of monascus pigment from solid state fermentation
Abstract:In this paper,by using the index of red color value,effects of light,temperature,metal ions and chelating agents as well as antioxidant on the stability of Monascus pigment were studied.The results in...In this paper,by using the index of red color value,effects of light,temperature,metal ions and chelating agents as well as antioxidant on the stability of Monascus pigment were studied.The results indicated that the descending order of favorable light conditions to maintain color values of Monascus pigment is,dark condition ultraviolet radiation condition diffused light condition sunshine condition.Room temperature,0.02% of Mg2+ concentration and chelator namely of EDTA respective are benefitial for the maintenance of color values of Monascus pigment under the action of comprehensive factors.Read More
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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