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Natural colorants from filamentous fungi

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Author(s):
Esteves Torres, Fabio Aurelio [1] ; Zaccarim, Bruna Regina [1] ; Novaes, Leticia Celia de Lencastre [2] ; Jozala, Angela Faustino [3] ; dos Santos, Carolina Alves [4] ; Simas Teixeira, Maria Francisca [5] ; Santos-Ebinuma, Valeria Carvalho [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, Dept Bioproc & Biotechnol, Rodovia Araraquara Jau Km 1, BR-14801902 Araraquara, SP - Brazil
[2] Rhein Westfal TH Aachen, Inst Biotechnol, Worringerweg 3, D-52074 Aachen - Germany
[3] Sorocaba Univ UNISO, Dept Technol & Environm Proc, Sorocaba, SP - Brazil
[4] Univ Sorocaba UNISO, Lab Biomat & Nanotecnhol, Sorocaba, SP - Brazil
[5] Univ Fed Amazonas, Culture Collect DPUA UFAM, Manaus, AM - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Review article
Source: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology; v. 100, n. 6, p. 2511-2521, MAR 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 14
Abstract

In the last years, there is a trend towards the replacement of synthetic colorants by natural ones, mainly due to the increase of consumer demand for natural products. The natural colorants are used to enhance the appearance of pharmaceutical products, food, and different materials, making them preferable or attractive. This review intends to provide and describe a comprehensive overview of the history of colorants, from prehistory to modern time, of their market and their applications, as well as of the most important aspects of the fermentation process to obtain natural colorants. Focus is given to colorants produced by filamentous fungal species, aiming to demonstrate the importance of these microorganisms and biocompounds, highlighting the production performance to get high yields and the aspects of conclusion that should be taken into consideration in future studies about natural colorants. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/01580-3 - Biotechnological process for the development of new natural colorants from microorganisms for industrial application
Grantee:Valéria de Carvalho Santos Ebinuma
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants