Background The growing environmental concern of plastic packaging disposal has led to
the innovation of biodegradable biopolymers. Consumer demand and health concern further …

This review gives, for the first time, a systematic presentation and discussion on the
chemistry and use of brazilein in foods. Processes of isolation, purification and quantification …

Brazilein extract from sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) has potential for use as natural
food colorant since it has no unique flavor and taste. Although brazilein has long been …

Sappan wood, also known as Sepang, is a shrub that has been used as a traditional
medicine from generation to generation, especially in Southern Bone Regency. Sappan …

Sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) contains a chromophore component of Brazilein
which can give red color when dissolved in water. The aim of the study was to see the effect …

Indonesia is one of the countries producing subtropical plants and fruits. The application of
postharvest handling technology which is less reliable will change the quality of fruits. Some …

This paper on wood originated natural dyes is part III of a review series on natural dyes and
their infrared spectra (IR spectra). Currently discussed are samples originated from yellow …

Natural dyes offer a bio-based opportunity to support the attractive coloration of textile
fabrics made from natural fibers like cotton, wool, hemp, and many other textile materials …

Abstract Sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan Linn) is well known for its antioxidants, anti-
inflammatories, and antibacterials. Unfortunately, this plant has not been used properly. In …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the contribution of Caesalpinia sappan (sappan
wood) bark extractives by analyzing color change of the bark after extraction and the color of …