Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1994, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (5): 114-115.

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On the Red Colour of Chinese Hawthorn

Ruan Youjie1, Tan Gouxing1, Gao Wenhui1, Wang Yuhu1, Fu Hongjie2, Jin Huaizhen2   

  1. 1. Department of Light Industry, Hebei Institute of Chemical Technology and Light Industry, Shijiazuang 050018;
    2. Hebei Academy of Medical Scieilce, Shijiazuang
  • Received:1993-08-30 Revised:1994-04-29 Published:1994-10-10 Online:1994-10-10

Abstract: The red colour of the solution of chinese hawthorn(Crataegus Pinnatifida) has been examined in relation to the pH value,temperature,exposure,presence of cations,organic and inorganic acids, and sugars.

Key words: chinese hawthorn, food colour, colour stability