Green alga Haematococcus pluvialis is an important source of natural astaxanthin (Ast),
which have been shown to be beneficial for the color formulation, survival, antioxidation …

The red color of Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis, which is largely dependent on the
presence of carotenoid pigments (predominantly astaxanthin), is an important attribute …

The colouration of prawns is dependent upon the presence of carotenoid pigments
(predominantly astaxanthin) and has a significant impact on their market value. In this study …

Xanthophylls are a class of carotenoids that are important micronutrients for humans. They
are often found esterified with fatty acids in fruits, vegetables, and certain grains, including …

Astaxanthin (AST) is a potent antioxidant with different stereoisomers in nature. However,
there have been no reports about the functional activities of different stereoisomers so far. In …

Astaxanthin (AX) is a naturally occurring carotenoid often used as a dietary supplement in
the Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) culture industry. This study evaluated the …

The effect of different background colors (red, yellow, blue, green, white, and black) on
crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus juveniles was evaluated over a 50-day rearing period …

The carotenoid astaxanthin (Axn) plays a vital role in shrimp pigmentation, with direct
influence on product quality, and forms a significant cost component of shrimp aquaculture …

Astaxanthin is widely used in aquaculture, being added to feeds to give desirable coloration
to the farmed animals. Little is known about the different effects of natural and synthetic …

Exposure of prawns to dark-or light-coloured substrates is known to trigger a strong colour
adaptation response through expansion or contraction of the colouration structures in the …