Carotenoid, flavonoid, and vitamin C concentrations were determined in fresh orange
segments and a puree-like homogenate derived thereof, as well as freshly squeezed, flash …

Citrus fruits are a good source of carotenoids for the human diet; however, comparative
studies of carotenoids in different citrus food matrices are scarce. In this work the …

Provitamin A carotenoids (β-carotene, α-carotene, and β-cryptoxanthin) contribute to the
dietary intake of vitamin A and are associated with decreased risk of many chronic diseases …

This study was aimed at assessing the differences between industrially processed and hand-
squeezed orange juices (OJs) in relation to their color, particle size, carotenoid content, and …

The composition of carotenoids (carotenes and free and acylated xanthophylls) and their
bioaccessibilities were determined for the first time in pulps of mandarins cultivated in Brazil …

Scope Orange fruits and products thereof represent important dietary sources of
carotenoids, particularly β‐cryptoxanthin. Since previous studies reported a positive effect of …

BACKGROUND: Many techniques exist for processing fruits and vegetables. The impact of
these processes on nutritional qualities of the food can be considerable, however. Given the …

Orange juice is considered an excellent dietary source of several bioactive compounds with
beneficial properties for human health. Citrus sinensis Osbeck cv.'Cara Cara'is a bud …

The content and bioaccessibility of carotenoids from different chili peppers were analysed
and the effects of typical domestic processing were investigated. Peppers were analysed …

AIM OF THE STUDY: To assess the in vitro bioaccessibility of carotenoids, including
xanthophyll esters, and tocopherols from fruits and vegetables. RESULTS: Stability for …