Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the
diet of humans. Unlike the other so-called food bioactives, some carotenoids can be …

Well-known experimental research demonstrates that oxidative stress is the leading cause
of the onset and progression of major human health disorders such as cardiovascular …

Stimulated by their multifaceted functions and actions, carotenoids have been among the
most investigated food components, producing a voluminous, complicated, and sometimes …

Color is one of the main sensory properties in the food industry. Currently, there is a global
interest to replace synthetic colorants with natural compounds. In line with this, many plants …

Leaf color is one of the key factors involved in determining the processing suitability of tea. It
relates to differential accumulation of flavor compounds due to the different metabolic …

Background Plant carotenoids are essential for human health, having wide uses in dietary
supplements, food colorants, animal feed additives, and cosmetics. With the increasing …

The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using Cloud Point Extraction
(CPE) to isolate natural antioxidants (polyphenols) from apricot cannery waste (ACW). Four …

To explore the metabolic basis of carotenoid accumulation in different developmental
periods of apricot fruits, targeted metabonomic and transcriptomic analyses were conducted …

Eriobotrya is an evergreen fruit tree native to South-West China and adjacent countries.
There are more than 26 loquat species known in this genus, while E. japonica is the only …

“Yinghong 9” is a widely cultivated large-leaf variety in South China, and the black tea made
from it has a high aroma and strong sweet flavor.“Huangyu” is a light-sensitive tea variety …