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Determination of Total Carotenoids in Capsicum1


A regression equation is presented to relate concentration of carotenoids in dehydrated Capsicum powders from µg/g to industry accepted Lovibond red units. Hydration of powders prior to acetone extraction increased removal of pigments from the powders and extracted brown components often present in the powders. The procedure for total carotenoid extraction from hydra ted Capsicum powders and estimation of brown, water-soluble components is described.