Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the
diet of humans. Unlike the other so-called food bioactives, some carotenoids can be …

Highlights•Natural food pigments are actively studied because of potential health benefits.•A
diversity of plant and microbial sources has been reported.•Processing effects have been …

Carrot is one of the important root vegetables rich in bioactive compounds like carotenoids
and dietary fibers with appreciable levels of several other functional components having …

There is a worldwide consensus—in different fields of studies and in programs to control
micronutrient deficiency and promote better human health—that more extensive and …

Carotenoids are biosynthesized by bacteria, algae, fungi, and plants, but not by animals,
which must obtain them from their food. These compounds are divided into two major …

Dietary quality is an important limiting factor to adequate nutrition in many resource-poor
settings. One aspect of dietary quality with respect to adequacy of micronutrient intakes is …

The aim of this chapter is to summarize key literature findings regarding the role of
micronutrients, mainly vitamins and minerals in health and disease. Various studies have …

Ultrasonic treatment is an emerging food processing technology that has growing interest
among health-conscious consumers. Freshly squeezed Chokanan mango juice was …

Carotenoids form one of the most important classes of plant pigments and play a crucial role
in defining the quality parameters of fruit and vegetables. Their role in the plant is to act as …

This study aimed at microencapsulating palm oil, containing high carotenoid content, with
chitosan/xanthan and chitosan/pectin, using the complex coacervation method, followed by …