Summary
This review paper examines the potential of novel or underutilised plant species as raw material sources for natural pigments and dyes, likely surveying a range of phytochemical colorants and their agronomic or industrial viability. Drawing on an interdisciplinary author group with expertise in food chemistry and agronomy, the paper contributes to the growing body of literature seeking sustainable, plant-based alternatives to synthetic colorants. The review likely contextualises findings within food safety, sustainability, and circular bioeconomy frameworks.
UK applicability
Whilst the study is not UK-specific, its findings are broadly applicable to UK food manufacturers, cosmetic producers, and agricultural stakeholders seeking to source or cultivate natural pigment-yielding crops, particularly in the context of growing regulatory and consumer pressure to replace synthetic additives with natural alternatives.
Key measures
Pigment type and concentration (e.g. anthocyanins, carotenoids, betalains, chlorophylls); plant species assessed; extraction yield; colorimetric properties; stability indicators
Outcomes reported
The study likely reviewed and evaluated the pigment-yielding potential of underutilised or novel plant species, assessing the types, concentrations, and stability of natural colorants such as anthocyanins, carotenoids, chlorophylls, and betalains. It may also have considered extraction methodologies and the suitability of these plant sources as alternatives to synthetic dyes.
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