Astaxanthin is a natural pigment, known for its strong antioxidant activity and numerous
health benefits to human and animals. Its antioxidant activity is known to be substantially …

Astaxanthin, a carotenoid belonging to the xanthophyll class, has stirred great interest due to
its antioxidant capacity and its possible role in reducing the risk of some diseases …

Microorganisms (microalgae and fungi) are currently the main sources of astaxanthin;
however, this carotenoid also accumulates in crustaceans, salmonids, and birds. Seafood …

Natural astaxanthin produced by Haematococcus has become a commercial reality through
new and advanced technology. Cultivation methods have been developed to produce …

Astaxanthin is a high value keto‐carotenoid pigment renowned for its commercial
application in various industries comprising aquaculture, food, cosmetic, nutraceutical and …

Algae are considered pigment-producing organisms. The function of these compounds in
algae is to carry out photosynthesis. They have a great variety of pigments, which can be …

Natural astaxanthin is known to be produced by green microalgae, a potent producer of the
most powerful antioxidant. To increase the productivity of astaxanthin in microalgae, random …

Abstract Astaxanthin (3, 3′-dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4, 4′-dione) is an orange-red,
lipophilic keto-carotenoid pigment. It is majorly found in marine ecosystems particularly in …

Haematococcus pluvialis cultivated in a N-deficient medium produced astaxanthin (1% of
total carotenoids), the monoester (76%) and diester (7%) of astaxanthin, β, β-carotene (1%) …

The green alga, Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow is used as a source of the ketocarotenoid
astaxanthin for application in fish aquaculture, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries …