Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of biotechnological production of polyketide based colorants from filamentous fungi, in particular a method for preparing a biomass comprising a Monascus-like pigment composition from a nontoxigenic and non-pathogenic fungal source. The present invention further relates to use of the Monascus-like pigment composition as a colouring agent for food items and/or non-food items, and a cosmetic composition comprising the Monascus-like pigment composition.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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IPC | A23L 1/ 275 A I |
Patentnummer | WO2009026923 |
Land/Område | Danmark |
Prioritetsdato | 28/08/2007 |
Prioritetsnummer | US20070966440P |
Status | Udgivet - 5 mar. 2009 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |