orcein
a variable mixture of chemical compounds isolated from lichens
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Summary
orcein is a type of mixture of chemical entities[1]. orcein draws 425 Wikipedia views per month (type of mixture of chemical entities category, ranking #44 of 80).[2]
Key Facts
- Subclass of: mixture[3], extract[4]
- Part of: cudbear[5]
- Has use: food additive[6], food coloring[7]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[8], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[9]
- Different from: Orcein[10]
- Subject has role: dye[11]
Why It Matters
orcein has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] orcein is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]