Does anyone know how to extract the color from peppers. I assume its a solvent/alcohol based procedure but I got curious after reading this interesting article and would like to know how to make some chile dyes.
http://southwestfarmpress.com/mag/farming_costs_squeeze_new/
"Just about any type of product that needs to be red can be colored with chile,” said Stephanie Walker, an NMSU research specialist who conducted most of the new variety's field trials. “It's used in lipsticks, bologna, even mayonnaise.”
Mayonnaise??
http://southwestfarmpress.com/mag/farming_costs_squeeze_new/
"Just about any type of product that needs to be red can be colored with chile,” said Stephanie Walker, an NMSU research specialist who conducted most of the new variety's field trials. “It's used in lipsticks, bologna, even mayonnaise.”
Mayonnaise??
