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CANTHAXANTHINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Food Additives
DEF

A red carotenoid pigment, chemically related to beta-carotene but without any vitamin-A activity [and used] as addition to the diet of broiler chickens to impart a pigmented skin and shanks, and to the diet of trout to produce bright colours of wild trout.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Matière colorante [utilisée] en alimentation des volailles pour colorer la peau, la chair des poulets ou le jaune de l'œuf.

OBS

Ce pigment rouge est proche du carotène mais n'a pas d'activité vitaminique.

Spanish

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