The versatile use of carotenoids in feed, food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries has
emphasized the optimization of extraction methods to obtain the highest recovery. The …

Nowadays, carotenoids are valuable molecules in different industries such as chemical,
pharmaceutical, poultry, food and cosmetics. These pigments not only can act as vitamin A …

Carotenoids are characterized by a wide range of health-promoting properties. For example,
they support the immune system and wound healing process and protect against UV …

Biotechnologically produced carotenoids occupy an important place in the scientific
research. Owing to their role as natural pigments and their high antioxidant properties …

Carotenoids are important natural pigments with antioxidant properties, used extensively as
a coloring agent in food, cosmetic additives and health foods. Owing to health concerns, the …

Microalgae are an interesting source of natural pigments that have valuable applications.
However, further research is necessary to develop processes that allow us to achieve high …

Background Pigments are substances that give color to different types of products from the
food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industry, which are naturally found in different kinds of …

Microorganisms such as bacteria, microalgae and fungi, are natural and rich sources of
several valuable bioactive antioxidant's compounds, including carotenoids. Among the …

The production of pigments using single cell microorganisms is gaining traction as a
sustainable alternative to conventional syntheses, which rely, in no negligible proportions …

The marine carotenoid astaxanthin is one of the strongest natural antioxidants and therefore
is used in a broad range of applications such as cosmetics or nutraceuticals. To meet the …