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Record 1 2001-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
DEF

A dark red, amorphous, water-insoluble powder ... obtained from the root of the alkanet: used chiefly for coloring fats, oils, and pharmaceuticals.

OBS

According to sources used, "alkanet" and "alkanna" can designate a plant (Alkanna tinctoria), its root and also the dye obtained from that root, while "alkannin" designates only the dye.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
DEF

Colorant alimentaire rouge foncé se présentant sous la forme de poudre insoluble dans l'eau. Extrait des racines d'Anchusa tintoria. Réactif des corps gras.

Key term(s)
  • orcanette

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
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