MICROBIAL PIGMENTS APPLICATIONS IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY (HB 2024) Hardcover

Microbial Pigments: Applications in Food and Beverage Industry provides a thorough and current overview of how pigments produced by microorganisms can be valuable additions to the food and beverage sector. Microbes generate a variety of useful pigments, including carotenoids, flavins, melanins, quinines, and violacein. This book examines the use of these microbial pigments as additives, antioxidants, color enhancers, and functional ingredients in food. It details the techniques for isolating and processing these pigments and explores their diverse applications in products such as jams, spreads, frozen treats, and drinks. Furthermore, the book addresses important aspects of food safety and the toxicology of these pigments.