Method of Isolation of Carotenoid Dyes from Rhodotorula Yeasts

Authors

  • T. Krulikovská Department of Fermentation Chemistry and Bioengineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • P. Patáková Department of Fermentation Chemistry and Bioengineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • M. Lukčo Department of Fermentation Chemistry and Bioengineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague

Abstract

The work was aimed at finding an appropriate method of isolation of carotenoid dyes from Rhodotorula glutinis and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa yeasts. Seven isolation methods involving only chemical cell disruption were examined. The methods were evaluated spectrophotometrically (at 455 nm). The best method utilizes DMSO for cell disruption followed by organic solvent extraction. This method gives results comparable with those found in literature.

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Published

2009-01-15

How to Cite

Krulikovská, T., Patáková, P., & Lukčo, M. (2009). Method of Isolation of Carotenoid Dyes from Rhodotorula Yeasts. Chemické Listy, 102(12). Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1589

Issue

Vol. 102 No. 12 (2008)

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