Recent scientific studies have established a relationship between the consumption of
phytochemicals such as carotenoids, polyphenols, isoprenoids, phytosterols, saponins …

In recent years, great interest has been focused on using natural antioxidants in food
products, due to studies indicating possible adverse effects that may be related to the …

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 …

We present an up-to-date review on the use of subcritical and supercritical extraction
processes to obtain functional bioactive compounds from different natural matrices …

Processing of food is linked to unavoidable and inedible food waste that, despite efforts to
minimize waste, will persevere. It nevertheless represents a stable feedstock for the future …

This review covers current analytical techniques, instruments and methodologies used in the
analysis of carotenoids in foods and human samples. We also cover the importance of …

Carrots are a multi-nutritional food source. They are an important root vegetable, rich in
natural bioactive compounds, which are recognised for their nutraceutical effects and health …

The improvement of sample-preparation and extraction techniques for determinations of
natural bioactive compounds is very important. New concepts relate to not only …

The enormous quantity of food wastes discarded annually forces a look into alternatives for
this interesting feedstock. Thus, food bio-waste valorisation is one of the current imperatives …

Seaweeds are an underutilized food in the Western world, but they are widely consumed in
Asia, with China being the world's larger producer. Seaweeds have gained attention in the …