Vitamin A deficiency is the third most important micronutrient deficiency having a significant
impact on public health worldwide. The aim of this study was to develop a carotenoid …

The use of available food rich in provitamin A and retinol as well as fortification of local food
are known to result in adequate vitamin A status. In Brazil, several regional foods are known …

This study aimed to recover carotenoids from banana peel by employing a solid-liquid
extraction using soybean oil as a green solvent. The oil with the highest total carotenoid …

The paper was aimed at developing an ultrasound-assisted extraction of carotenoids from
orange peel using olive oil as a solvent. A central composite design was used to define the …

Plant carotenoids, the precursors of vitamin A display several important biological functions
as antioxidants and anti-carcinogens. The oilseed crops, owing to their high oil content, form …

Although vegetables and fruits are readily available and consumed in most areas of
Tanzania, vitamin A deficiency is still prevalent. The objective of the present study was to …

Another new example is the high-carotene sweet potato. It has an orange colour, unlike the
traditional variety. The plant is high-yielding and early maturing, which makes it a more …

Pequi is a natural source of bioactive compounds with wide versatility for fresh or processed
fruit consumption, but it is still little explored economically. Functional foods are the subject …

Pumpkin pulp is the main waste generated by pumpkin seed growers. This agro‐industrial
waste is a valuable source of bioactive compounds, especially carotenoids (β‐carotene, α …

The concentration of provitamin A carotenoids in table olives was determined. Only β-
carotene was found in all commercial presentations. α-carotene was also present in final …