Carotenoids have important implications for human health and the food industry due to their
antioxidant and functional properties. Their extraction is a crucial step for being able to …

The versatile use of carotenoids in feed, food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries has
emphasized the optimization of extraction methods to obtain the highest recovery. The …

Background The wide application of carotenoids in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical
products due to their bioactive and color properties has emphasized a need for improved …

Carotenoids are characterized by a wide range of health-promoting properties. For example,
they support the immune system and wound healing process and protect against UV …

Carotenoids from different food sources particularly fruits and vegetables are an important
contributor to a healthy diet. These compounds have been associated with the reduced risks …

Few environmentally friendly solvents are available to extract carotenoids for use in foods.
The most effective known solvents are products of the petroleum industry and toxic for …

Carotenoids are organic compounds and widely distributed pigments that provide shades of
yellow, orange or red to agricultural, horticultural and aqua commodities. They not only are …

Carotenoids are a group of pigments that play a significant role in human health due to their
antioxidant properties. This emphasises the importance of their extraction using sustainable …

Industrial tomato processing generates large amount of low-value by-products, primarily
used as livestock feed or disposed of; however, being a rich source of natural carotenoids …

Background Carotenoids are isoprenoids compounds widely distributed in foods. A
difference of carotenoids relative to other food bioactives is that some can be converted into …