Carotenoids are fat-soluble natural pigments with potent antioxidant and antibacterial
properties, and their colors are sensitive to environmental pH changes (halochromic …

Paracoccus carotinifaciens could be considered a key microbial factory for obtaining
healthier natural products such as astaxanthin (AXT), thus contributing to a bioeconomy …

Films and coatings manufactured with bio-based renewable materials, such as biopolymers
and essential oils, could be a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative for protecting and …

As the world strives to create a more sustainable and healthier lives, natural pigments are
coming to the fore in an attempt to minimize the use of synthetics counterparts and shift the …

The use of carotenoids, pigments with significant importance in the food and pharmaceutical
industries, has been widely recognized because of their functions as colorants and …

This study aimed to design a sequential biorefinery from wine-making by-products for the
obtaining value-added products, focusing on extracting natural pigments and the evaluation …

Biopolymers such as carboxymethyl cellulose and hyaluronic acid are alternative substrates
for conformable organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). However, drawbacks such as …

The attractive biological properties and health benefits of natural astaxanthin (AXT),
including its antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties, have garnered significant …

Definition In this entry, the possibility of the implementation of a biorefinery based on
multiple raw materials (from agricultural wastes, vegetable oils, etc.) is covered, pointing out …

Background The scientific evidence linking several diseases to human diet has highlighted
the beneficial impacts of various natural food components, including carotenoids. The …