The ketocarotenoid astaxanthin can be found in the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis,
Chlorella zofingiensis, and Chlorococcum sp., and the red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma. The …

Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid currently being produced by chemical synthesis and
by extraction from the biomass of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Other microalgae …

Astaxanthin is a ketocarotenoid, super antioxidant molecule. It has higher antioxidant activity
than a range of carotenoids, thus has applications in cosmetics, aquaculture, nutraceuticals …

Astaxanthin (1), a red-orange carotenoid pigment, is a powerful biological antioxidant that
occurs naturally in a wide variety of living organisms. The potent antioxidant property of 1 …

Microalgae are huge natural sources of high-value compounds with health-promoting
properties. The carotenoids derived from microalgae have significant antioxidant and anti …

Astaxanthin, is widely and naturally distributed in marine organisms, including crustaceans
such as shrimps and crabs; and fish such as salmon and sea bream. In fact, it is one of the …

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely found in marine organisms and microorganisms. With
extensive use in nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and animal feed, astaxanthin will have the …

Astaxanthin (3, 3-dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4, 4-dione) is a ketocarotenoid synthesized by
Haematococcus pluvialis/lacustris, Chromochloris zofingiensis, Chlorococcum …

Background The wide range of health benefits and variety of biological activities of
carotenoids have made them the focal point of industrial as well as academic research on a …

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely used in salmonid and crustacean aquaculture to provide
the pink color characteristic of that species. This application has been well documented for …