Natural carotenoids (CARs), viz. β-carotene, lutein, astaxanthin, bixin, norbixin, capsanthin,
lycopene, canthaxanthin, β-Apo-8-carotenal, zeaxanthin, and β-apo-8-carotenal-ester, are …

Background Carotenoids are among the most important pigments found in nature, which are
synthesized by various eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. With few knows exceptions …

Microalgae are microorganisms with a singular biochemical composition, including several
biologically active compounds with proven pharmacological activities, such as anticancer …

The by-products generated from the processing of fruits and vegetables (F&V) largely are
underutilized and discarded as organic waste. These organic wastes that include seeds …

Carotenoids are natural pigments that present several bioactive properties, including
antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and provitamin A activities. However, these compounds are …

Age-related diseases are associated with increased morbidity in the past few decades and
the cost associated with the treatment of these age-related diseases exerts a substantial …

Natural bioactive compounds and living cells have been reported as promising products
with beneficial properties to human health. The constant challenge regarding the use of …

The application of lycopene, a potent antioxidant, is limited because of its hydrophobic
nature and low chemical stability. To overcome this, different delivery systems, ie oil-in-water …

Pickering emulsions stabilized by biopolymers have been gaining increasing attention in
recent years. In this work, chitosan/guar gum (CS/GG) nanoparticles were formed by …

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 …