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Table 9 Results of the characterization of the marigold oleoresin by open column separation

From: Hydrolysis of carotenoid esters from Tagetes erecta by the action of lipases from Yarrowia lipolytica

Separated fraction

Xanthophyllsa,b g/kg

% of total carotenoids

Esters

125.23 (0.22)

88.4 (0.11)

MHP

12.53 (0.15)

7.92 (0.07)

DHP + RPc

3.9 (0.37)

2.68 (0.02)

Total xanthophylls

141.66

100.00

  1. aData are expressed as mean (SD) with n = 3
  2. bXanthophylls were quantified as equivalent to trans-lutein
  3. cDHP + RP = free lutein + residual pigments