Carotenoids from microalgae: A review of recent developments

M Gong, A Bassi - Biotechnology advances, 2016 - Elsevier
Carotenoids have been receiving increasing attention due to their potential health benefits.
Microalgae are recognized as a natural source of carotenoids and other beneficial …

Encapsulation of microalgal-based carotenoids: recent advances in stability and food applications

I Hamed, M Moradi, P Ezati, L O'Higgins… - Trends in food science & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Carotenoids are among the most important pigments found in nature, which are
synthesized by various eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. With few knows exceptions …

Microalgae encapsulation systems for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications

MV Vieira, LM Pastrana, P Fuciños - Marine drugs, 2020 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are microorganisms with a singular biochemical composition, including several
biologically active compounds with proven pharmacological activities, such as anticancer …

Effects of Methanol on Carotenoids as Well as Biomass and Fatty Acid Biosynthesis in Schizochytrium limacinum B4D1

H Du, X Liao, Z Gao, Y Li, Y Lei, W Chen… - Applied and …, 2019 - Am Soc Microbiol
Schizochytrium is a promising source for the production of docosahexaenoic acid and
astaxanthin. The effects of different methanol concentrations on astaxanthin, biomass, and …

Microalgal carotenoids: A promising alternative to synthetic dyes

FZ Benbelkhir, S Medjekal - Algal Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Natural dyes and pigments (vegetal, animal and microbial) are safer than synthetic dyes
which have a polluting and harmful impact on the environment. Among natural microbial …

Optimization of spray drying for Chlorella vulgaris by using RSM methodology and maltodextrin

N Konar, Y Durmaz, D Genc Polat… - Journal of Food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, Chlorella vulgaris biomass, which was cultivated in pilot‐scale tubular
photobioreactor biomass was encapsulated by using spray dryer (SD) and response surface …

Effects of butanol on high value product production in Schizochytrium limacinum B4D1

K Zhang, L Chen, J Liu, F Gao, R He, W Chen… - Enzyme and microbial …, 2017 - Elsevier
Schizochytrium is a microalgae-like fungus and is widely used for producing
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). It is also a promising source of squalene and carotenoids …

Carotenoids from microalgae

T Lafarga, I Clemente, M Garcia-Vaquero - … : Properties, processing and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Microalgae are a rich source of high-value compounds like natural carotenoids, comprising
an alternative to the chemically synthesized molecules currently dominating the global …

Optimization of Astaxanthin Recovery in the Downstream Process of Haematococcus pluvialis

IK Koopmann, S Möller, C Elle, S Hindersin, A Kramer… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin derived from Haematococcus pluvialis is a valuable metabolite applied in a
wide range of products. Its extraction depends on a sophisticated series of downstream …

Recent advancement in protected delivery methods for carotenoid: A smart choice in modern nutraceutical formulation concept

S Bera, R Mitra, J Singh - Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Carotenoids are fat-soluble bio pigments often responsible for red, orange, pink and yellow
coloration of fruits and vegetables. They are commonly referred as nutraceutical which is an …