Synthetic coloring agents have been broadly utilized in several industries such as food,
pharmaceuticals, cosmetic and textile. Recent surveys on the potential of teratogenicity and …

Highlights•Agro-industrial waste generation.•Microbial sources for the production of
biopigments.•Bio-utilization of agro-industrial waste for microbial pigment production.• …

Synthetic pigments/non-renewable coloring sources used normally in the textile industry
release toxic substances into the environment, causing perilous ecological challenges. To …

Microbial pigments play multiple roles in the ecosystem construction, survival, and fitness of
all kinds of organisms. Considerably, microbial (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and microalgae) …

In addition to fulfilling their function of giving color, many natural pigments are known as
interesting bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. These compounds have …

Orange processing wastes have been evaluated for the production of pigments by the fungal
strains Monascus purpureus ATCC 16365 and Penicillium purpurogenum CBS 113139 …

Highlights•Synthetic food additives pose the risk of hazardous effects.•Natural pigments as
food additives are in demand worldwide.•Novel techniques and strategies through …

With the rising demand for natural compounds, biological pigments have a great impact
because of their non-adverse effects in environment and on human health. Additionally, their …

Despite the fact that jackfruit seeds have been demonstrated to contain a variety of
beneficial nutrients or bioactive components that add real value to meals, they remain …

Agri-food waste biomass is the most abundant organic waste and has high valorisation
potential for sustainable bioproducts development. These wastes are not only recyclable in …