AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY METHOD FOR EXTRACTING VIOLACEIN

Eddie SHIH | Taiwan

AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY METHOD FOR EXTRACTING VIOLACEIN

Eddie SHIH

Taiwan

Detail

Violacein is a bacterial fat-soluble pigment with multiple pharmacological activities. The present invention provides a method for extracting violacein using edible oils instead of harmful organic solvents. It is a convenient and environmentally friendly way to produce fat-soluble pigments.