Provides thorough coverage of natural colorants and other pigments. Emphasizes nutraceutical properties and uses. Relates chemical structure to biochemical and functional properties and applications. Addresses the extraction and processing stability of individual pigments. Covers the use of biotechnology for increasing production of colorants. As our understanding of the science and functions of color in food has increased, the preferred colorants, forms of use, and legislation regulating their uses have also changed. Natural Colorants for Food and Nutraceutical Uses reflects the current...