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UK funding (£201,498): Enzymatic esterification of anthocyanins extracted from food waste for high-value industrial application in cosmetics and food (ANTHOLIP2) Ukri 1 Feb 2019 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
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Enzymatic esterification of anthocyanins extracted from food waste for high-value industrial application in cosmetics and food (ANTHOLIP2)
| Abstract | Anthocyanins (ANC) are natural pigments found in fruits, vegetables and flowers. Interest in ANC has increased substantially recently as the food and cosmetics industries crave for natural ingredients to replace synthetic dyes. However, use of ANC in the foods and cosmetics presents a number of challenges including stability, compatibility with the food or cosmetic product, and achieving the desired colour. One option for improving stability and application compatibility is modifying the pigments. In our previous research we demonstrated that modifying ANC with natural fatty acids was possible, using enzymes to join the two compounds together. This follow-on project will improve these methods to develop new, high-value, naturally-derived colorants on a scale that is commercially viable for food and cosmetic applications. This project is likely to result in the commercialisation of new products with economic impact in different industrial fields benefiting the whole value chain. |
| Category | Research Grant |
| Reference | BB/S005013/1 |
| Status | Closed |
| Funded period start | 01/02/2019 |
| Funded period end | 31/01/2021 |
| Funded value | £201,498.00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FS005013%2F1 |
Participating Organisations
| University of Leeds | |
| Keracol Limited, | |
| Nestle UK Ltd |
The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The latest known state is available on the following page: University of Leeds, LS2 9JT Leeds.
