Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the fourth most common
cause of cancer-related death. Most cases of CRC are detected in Western countries, with its …

Background Shrimp farming and processing plants are the largest seafood industry around
the world due to their high demand and market value. The shrimp processing industry …

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

Background Astaxanthin is a marine carotenoid which has received widely attention due to
its strongly functional activity in food industry. However, the poor water solubility and …

The shelf-life of foods is affected by several aspects, mainly chemical and microbial events,
resulting in a considerable decline in consumer's acceptance. There is an increasing …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different encapsulating agents
(maltodextrin, whey protein isolate and the modified starch Capsul®) on the …

In view of the inevitable microcracks and local damage of concrete materials, a new type of
self-healing microcapsule material was proposed. The SA/MPF-E44 composite …

In order to evaluate the effect of ultrasound and Maillard reaction on the physicochemical
properties and gastrointestinal fate of astaxanthin-loaded emulsion gels, the Maillard …

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid produced by different organisms and microorganisms such as
microalgae, bacteria, yeasts, protists, and plants, and it is also accumulated in aquatic …

Seafood such as fish, shellfish, and squid are a unique source of nutrients. However, many
marine processing byproducts, such as viscera, shells, heads, and bones, are discarded …