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A reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic method is described for the qualitative and quantitative determination of carotenoid pigments in citrus fruits. By using gradient elution, a fast and efficient separation of complex carotenoid mixtures was achieved in a one-step procedure. Retention times and peak areas were of good reproducibility. The method may also be applied to other plant carotenoid extracts.
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Noga, G., Lenz, F. Separation of citrus carotenoids by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. Chromatographia 17, 139–142 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02271036
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