In recent years, the food, pharma, and cosmetic industries have shown considerable interest
in bioactive molecules of marine origin that show high potential for application as …

Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid currently being produced by chemical synthesis and
by extraction from the biomass of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Other microalgae …

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely used in salmonid and crustacean aquaculture to provide
the pink color characteristic of that species. This application has been well documented for …

Astaxanthin is the main natural C40 carotenoid used worldwide in the aquaculture industry.
It normally occurs in red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma and green alga Haematococcus pluvialis …

There is currently much interest in biological active compounds derived from natural
resources, especially compounds that can efficiently act on molecular targets, which are …

Astaxanthin is a red-colored secondary metabolite with excellent antioxidant properties,
typically finds application as foods, feed, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and medications …

Astaxanthin, a predominant carotenoid mainly distributed in aquatic animals, has been
widely utilized as a food additive in modern aquaculture. Astaxanthin has many optical and …

The marine carotenoid astaxanthin is one of the strongest natural antioxidants and therefore
is used in a broad range of applications such as cosmetics or nutraceuticals. To meet the …

Astaxanthin, a member of the carotenoid family, is a dark-red pigment which is the main
carotenoid found in the marine world of algae and aquatic animals. Astaxanthin, is present …

Microorganisms (microalgae and fungi) are currently the main sources of astaxanthin;
however, this carotenoid also accumulates in crustaceans, salmonids, and birds. Seafood …