What does this research mean for the field?

Colored avocado seed extract can be used as a sustainable food coloring agent. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The research aims to explore the use of avocado seed extract as a sustainable food coloring option using a natural deep eutectic solvent.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Colored avocado ( Persea americana Mill.) seed extract using a natural deep eutectic solvent for potential sustainable food coloring applications: towards a circular bioeconomy

LOLourdes M. Orejuela-EscobarFirst Consulting Group (United States)CTCarolina Maribel Tituana TituanaUniversidad Yachay Tech AGArleth GualleUniversity of Mons

Key Points

The research aims to explore the use of avocado seed extract as a sustainable food coloring option using a natural deep eutectic solvent.
Extraction of colored compounds from avocado seeds.
Utilization of a natural deep eutectic solvent for the extraction process.
Assessment of the extract's potential application in food coloring.
Avocado seed extract showed promising color properties.
Potential applications in sustainable food coloring were identified.
The findings support a circular bioeconomy approach.

Abstract

Avocado ( Persea americana Mill.) production and consumption are rapidly increasing worldwide, with the global yield expected to reach 12 million tons by 2030.

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