ABSTRACT A diet rich in dietary fiber (DF) is considered healthy and recommended dietary
intake of DF is established all over the world. The physiological effect of DF is mostly related …

There is an increased interest in secondary plant metabolites, such as polyphenols and
carotenoids, due to their proposed health benefits. Much attention has focused on their …

Health benefits of bioactive compounds depend not only on the intake levels but also on
their bioavailability (BAv). In vitro methods to simulate gastro-intestinal digestion allow to …

Background Carotenoids have gained considerable attention due to their potential positive
impact on health, which heavily depends on their bioavailability (including bioaccessibility …

Increasing urbanization in develo** countries has resulted in busier lifestyles,
accompanied by consumption of fast foods. The consequence is an increased prevalence in …

Abstract β-Cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid found in fruits and vegetables such as tangerines,
red peppers, and pumpkin, has several functions important for human health. Most evidence …

Carotenoids were first studied as natural pigments, then as precursors of vitamin A, and then
as bioactive compounds against chronic diseases. These compounds have been and …

International research efforts, including those funded by HarvestPlus, a Challenge Program
of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), are focusing on …

The effects of high pressure homogenization processing (HPHP), thermal treatment (TT) and
milk matrix (soy, skimmed and whole milk) on the phenolic bioaccessibility and the ABTS …

Highlights•Low carotenoid bioaccessibility/bioavailability: worldwide issue.•Recent articles
on carotenoid bioaccessibility (link structure+ lipids) compiled.•Correlation: microstructural …