Dietary and human factors have been found to be the major factors influencing the
bioavailability of micronutrients, such as provitamin A carotenoid (pVAC), iron, and zinc, in …

The role of antioxidants in human nutrition has gained increased interest, especially due to
their associated health-beneficial effects for a number of chronic diseases, including certain …

Bananas and plantains (Musa spp.) constitute an important component of the diet in Africa.
Substantial levels of provitamin A carotenoids (pVACs) in Musa fruit have been reported, but …

Since the food matrix determines β-carotene availability for intestinal absorption, food matrix
effects on the bioaccessibility of β-carotene from two diets were investigated in vitro and …

This chapter describes the degree of readiness and use of biofortified root, tuber, and
banana (RT&B) crops: sweetpotato, cassava, banana (cooking and dessert types), and …

During cooking, food undergoes structural modifications, which may impact its behavior
during digestion. The objective of this study was to determine the macro-and micro-structural …

Carotenoids participate in the normal metabolism and function of the human body. They are
involved in the prevention of several diseases, especially those related to the inflammation …

The retention and bioaccessibility of β-carotene (BC) in blended foods made with part
orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) flour (30%) were examined. Chapatis and porridges …

The ultrastructure and carotenoid-bearing structures of mamey sapote (Pouteria sapota)
chromoplasts were elucidated using light and transmission electron microscopy and …

Abstract β-carotene, a type of provitamin A, is beneficial to our health. However, the
compound needs to be released from its food matrix before being utilised by the body. Thus …