Astaxanthin for the food industry

B Stachowiak, P Szulc - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Xanthophyll astaxanthin, which is commonly used in aquaculture, is one of the most
expensive and important industrial pigments. It is responsible for the pink and red color of …

Astaxanthin: A mechanistic review on its biological activities and health benefits

S Fakhri, F Abbaszadeh, L Dargahi, M Jorjani - Pharmacological research, 2018 - Elsevier
Astaxanthin (AST) is a potent lipid-soluble keto-carotenoid with auspicious effects on human
health. It protects organisms against a wide range of diseases with excellent safety and …

[HTML][HTML] Astaxanthin: past, present, and future

Y Nishida, PC Berg, B Shakersain, K Hecht… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin (AX), a lipid-soluble pigment belonging to the xanthophyll carotenoids family,
has recently garnered significant attention due to its unique physical properties, biochemical …

Astaxanthin-Producing Green Microalga Haematococcus pluvialis: From Single Cell to High Value Commercial Products

MMR Shah, Y Liang, JJ Cheng, M Daroch - Frontiers in plant science, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Many species of microalgae have been used as source of nutrient rich food, feed, and health
promoting compounds. Among the commercially important microalgae, Haematococcus …

[HTML][HTML] Astaxanthin: Sources, extraction, stability, biological activities and its commercial applications—A review

RR Ambati, SM Phang, S Ravi, RG Aswathanarayana - Marine drugs, 2014 - mdpi.com
There is currently much interest in biological active compounds derived from natural
resources, especially compounds that can efficiently act on molecular targets, which are …

Recent progress in practical applications of a potential carotenoid astaxanthin in aquaculture industry: a review

S Elbahnaswy, GE Elshopakey - Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 2024 - Springer
Astaxanthin is the main natural C40 carotenoid used worldwide in the aquaculture industry.
It normally occurs in red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma and green alga Haematococcus pluvialis …

Recent advances in health benefits and bioavailability of dietary astaxanthin and its isomers

X Liu, J **e, L Zhou, J Zhang, Z Chen, J **ao, Y Cao… - Food chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, has attracted considerable attention owing to its
unique molecular structure and excellent antioxidant properties. Due to its structural …

Health benefits of astaxanthin against age-related diseases of multiple organs: A comprehensive review

P Alugoju, VKD Krishna Swamy… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Age-related diseases are associated with increased morbidity in the past few decades and
the cost associated with the treatment of these age-related diseases exerts a substantial …

Dietary astaxanthin: an excellent carotenoid with multiple health benefits

Y Cao, L Yang, X Qiao, C Xue, J Xu - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely found in marine organisms and microorganisms. With
extensive use in nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and animal feed, astaxanthin will have the …

Potential health‐promoting effects of astaxanthin: a high‐value carotenoid mostly from microalgae

JP Yuan, J Peng, K Yin, JH Wang - Molecular nutrition & food …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
The ketocarotenoid astaxanthin can be found in the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis,
Chlorella zofingiensis, and Chlorococcum sp., and the red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma. The …