Total phenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanins, CIELAB color, tocols and carotenoids were
determined in whole kernels of four different pigmented (yellow, red, blue and purple) maize …

Beta carotene, the primary source of vitamin A in poultry rations, is one of the most important
carotenoids. Under the influence of enzymes, Beta carotene (BC) is converted to vitamin A …

Yolk carotenoid profile reflects the hen diet when corn grain is the only source of
carotenoids, but corn origin and processing may affect carotenoid utilization. In the present …

A 16‐wk feeding experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of a prebiotic,
isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO), a probiotic, PrimaLac®, and their combination as a synbiotic …

The aim of this study was to obtain optimal egg yolk colour by replacing synthetic pigments
with natural colour sources. The mixture design was applied varying the levels of marigold …

Carotenoids are important micronutrients required by humans for growth and development.
Yellow maize among cereals possesses sufficient carotenoids, and thus, it is important to …

The objective of the present study was to evaluate production and egg quality as well as the
intestinal morphometry of laying hens fed diets supplemented with marine microalga …

The production of nonindustrial cannabis is highly developed in the Moroccan Rif region;
however, local farmers consider hemp seeds which are rich in omega 3 and tocopherols …

The color of the egg yolk depends on the absorption and deposition of the carotenoids in the
hen diet and represents a visual characteristic of great effect on the product acceptance …

Lutein is an essential dietary carotenoid with health benefits and is inter alia responsible for
the colouration of egg yolk. The relationship between lutein accumulation and egg yolk …