Dipotassium 6,6'-diapo-psi,psi-carotenedioate → Norbixin

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Coloration of milk. A 6.6& solution of pure potassium norbixin (so-called "cheese color") was diluted to 1.1% with water, and the dilute solution added with agitation to whole milk to give a level of 100 ppm norbixin in the milk. The resulting color was light orange.

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