Microcapsules containing astaxanthin from shrimp waste as potential food coloring and functional ingredient: Characterization, stability, and bioaccessibility

P Montero, MM Calvo, MC Gómez-Guillén… - LWT, 2016 - Elsevier
An astaxanthin-containing lipid extract from shrimp waste was encapsulated by spray drying
to expand its use as a food ingredient. Maltodextrin and gum arabic, separately or mixed …

Influence of molecular structure of astaxanthin esters on their stability and bioavailability

L Yang, X Qiao, J Gu, X Li, Y Cao, J Xu, C Xue - Food chemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
The stability and bioavailability of fourteen astaxanthin esters (Asta-Es) with different
molecular structures were investigated using in vitro and in vivo digestion models. The …

Astaxanthin-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for preservation of antioxidant activity

V Rodriguez-Ruiz, JÁ Salatti-Dorado, A Barzegari… - Molecules, 2018 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid showing efficient scavenging ability and represents
an interesting candidate in the development of new therapies for preventing and treating …

Biorefinery approach and environment-friendly extraction for sustainable production of astaxanthin from marine wastes

W Routray, D Dave, SK Cheema… - Critical reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Microorganisms (microalgae and fungi) are currently the main sources of astaxanthin;
however, this carotenoid also accumulates in crustaceans, salmonids, and birds. Seafood …

On the neuroprotective role of astaxanthin: new perspectives?

C Galasso, I Orefice, P Pellone, P Cirino, R Miele… - Marine drugs, 2018 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
produced by several freshwater and marine microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, fungi …