Colorants, analysis

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This section aims to present a brief overview of the most significant literature covering general aspects of common techniques used currently for natural food colorant analysis, and specifically current protocols applied to analyze minor natural food colorants whose chemical and technological properties are presented in Sections 2.3 and 7.2. We consider here only pure colorants or extracts that seek or have received approval for use as food additives in the United States and European Union. Legislative aspects are detailed in Sections 7.1 and 7.2. 

High performance spectroscopic methods, like FT-IR and NIR spectrometry and Raman spectroscopy are widely applied to identify non-destructively the specific fingerprint of an extract or check the stability of pure molecules or mixtures by the recognition of different functional groups. Generally, the infrared techniques are more frequently applied in food colorant analysis, as recently reviewed. Mass spectrometry is used as well, either coupled to HPLC for the detection of separated molecules or for the identification of a fingerprint based on fragmentation patterns. ... 

At present, the most promising methods for synthetic colorant analysis seem to be those based on separation approaches such as HPLC and capillary electrophoresis (CE). CE is the method of choice for the determination of synthetic dyes in biological materials while HPLC is generally a more suitable method for the identification and determination of hydrophobic natural pigments, having a better sensitivity and efficiency than CE. 

Fig. 3. Fluorescence profiles of 2, 7 -dichlorofluorescin-loaded cells assayed in whole blood. (A) Compares the fluorescence histograms of unstimulated, control cells (shaded curve) with granulocytes exposed to opsonized S. aureus (open curve). (B) illustrates the two-color analysis profde of the granulocytes that were exposed to Texas Red-labeled S. aureus. Red fluorescence is the result of particle association with each granulocyte, whereas green fluorescence is the result of the oxidation of 2, 7 -dichlorofluorescin to 2, 7 -dichlorofluorescein (DCF). The red and green fluorescence analyses were performed with log-scale detection amplification for each fluorochrome.

The effects of CVS on the numbers of T-cell subsets were examined on day 9 at the time of tumor i.v. rechallenging, Fig. (6)-Protocol B. Cells were stained with fluorescein 5-isothiocyanate (FITC)-, phycoerythrin (PE)-conjugated and/or biotinylated mAb and were additionally stained with RED-613-streptavidin for flow-cytometric three-color analysis. 

Fig. 3. Three-color analysis of peripheral blood lymphocytes for CD45RA, CD45RO, and CD4. Lymphocytes were stained with antibodies directly labeled with FITC, PE, and PECy5, respectively. The distribution of control labeled cells is shown in A and B, and labeled cells in C—F. The relationship between CD45RA and CD45RO in CD4-positive cells is shown in (F), which is gated for PECy5-positive cells.

Colorants and pigments, in meats Color density, see also Colorimetry Colorimetry, see also Color analysis amylose, 689-692... 

Hue, in color analysis, see also Color Hulled grains, starch isolation, 673 Human subjects/studies. see also specific studies... 

A strict definition of color includes (1) the object appearance that depends on light, object, and observer, and (2) the visual perception described with color names. Color is a primary attribute of appearance and it can be quantified. The measurement of color is known as colorimetry. The colorimetric principles associated with the response of the normal eye are important when reviewing color analysis. The eye-brain combination is sensitive, flexible. 

Analytical instruments and techniques are employed in food technology. Certain analytical spectrophotometers are designed to measure percent absorbance at selected wavelengths. A procedure for color analysis may... 

Color scientists continue to propose newer color-difference equations. New models of color instruments are being introduced almost every year. The world of color analysis is adapting to the scientific advances that shape food technology and many other areas. Color measurement is still founded on basic principles that confirm the important relationship between the human eye and the instrument. Spectrophotometers and colorimeters assist the eye rather than replace the eye. A properly maintained color instrument is a great asset to a colorist with a trained eye. 

The science and methods of colorimetry have been reviewed as a system of color analysis. The color measurement concludes successfully when the instrument data agree with the visual evaluation. The color data from the instrument provide a consistent, objective, and documented way to evaluate color. However, the final color analysis is the judgment made... 

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