Plant essential oil and natural pigment processing technology

Author: Luo Jinyue
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book provides an introduction to the chemistry and processing of plant essential oils and natural pigments. It elaborates on the basic physical properties, chemical composition, and characteristics of plant essential oils, as well as the relationship between their aroma and the molecular structure of organic compounds. Additionally, it covers the classification, chemical composition, and properties of natural pigments. The book focuses on the production processes of plant essential oils and natural pigments, offering detailed discussions on topics such as raw material sources, processing techniques, physicochemical properties, major chemical components, and applications. This book serves as a reference for professionals in the fragrance industry, food industry, and other fields, as well as for undergraduate and college students in related disciplines. It comprehensively covers an introduction to plant essential oils, the distribution and secretion of essential oils in plants, the fundamentals of plant essential oil chemistry, and the production and processing of plant essential oils.