The consumption of carotenoids has beneficial effects on health, reducing the risk of certain
forms of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and macular degeneration, among others. The …

A diet rich in vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of many diseases related
to aging and modern lifestyle. Over the past several decades, many researches have …

Carotenoids are natural pigments known for their various health benefits for humans
together with various other applications in diverse industries. Considering the high market …

Despite an increase in life expectancy that indicates positive human development, a new
challenge is arising. Aging is positively associated with biological and cognitive …

This chapter highlights the potential health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption on
several diseases, as well as the nutritional and health importance of some fruits and …

The objective of this study was to compare the physico-chemical characteristics and
antioxidant activity of ozone-treated papaya fruit and untreated fruit. Freshly harvested …

Recent studies have demonstrated that vitamin C, phenols, and carotenoids are bioactive
compounds that protect the body from oxidative stress, reducing the risk of cardiovascular …

Yellow mombin (Spondias mombin L.) is a tropical fruit with increasing acceptance in both
national and international fruit markets. The aim of this work was to evaluate the centesimal …

Highlights•There is a huge diversity of high value natural edible pigments from seaweeds.•
Chlorophylls, carotenoids and xanthophylls are most abundant classes of seaweed …

Carotenoids in nature are predominantly C40 hydrocarbons that may contain oxygenated
functional groups. Although they are well‐recognized to exhibit key human health benefits …