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 …

Although biotechnologies for astaxanthin production from Haematococcus pluvialis have
been developed for decades and many production facilities have been established …

Microalgae (including the cyanobacteria) are established commercial sources of high-value
chemicals such as β-carotene, astaxanthin, docosahexaenoic acid, eicosahexaenoic acid …

Microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, and microalgae) are a promising resource for products of
high value such as nutrients, pigments, and enzymes. The majority of these compounds of …

In the recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), waste management of nutrient-rich
byproducts accounts for 30–50% of the whole production costs. Integrating microalgae into …

Astaxanthin (3, 3′-dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4, 4′-dione), a high-value ketocarotenoid with
a broad range of applications in food, feed, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries …

Carotenoids are terpenoid pigments widespread in nature, produced by bacteria, fungi,
algae and plants. They are also found in animals, which usually obtain them through the …

Highlights•Industrial processing of fish and shellfish may result in as much 70% of by-
products.•Much focus is on converting this potential waste into commercial products.•The …

The global market demand for natural astaxanthin is rapidly increasing owing to its safety,
the potential health benefits, and the diverse applications in food and pharmaceutical …

Astaxanthin is a natural pigment, known for its strong antioxidant activity and numerous
health benefits to human and animals. Its antioxidant activity is known to be substantially …