Protection of Astaxanthin in Astaxanthin Nanodispersions Using Additional Antioxidants [PDF]
The protective effects of α-tocopherol and ascorbic acid on astaxanthin in astaxanthin nanodispersions produced via a solvent-diffusion technique and stabilized by a three-component stabilizer system, were studied either individually or in combination by
Chin Ping Tan +2 more
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Astaxanthin for the Food Industry [PDF]
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 salmonid meat and shrimp.
Barbara Stachowiak, Piotr Szulc
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Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Astaxanthin from Shrimp By-Products Using Vegetable Oils
Background: The use of conventional astaxanthin extraction methods, typically involving organic solvents, leads to a heightened environmental impact. The aim of this study was to explore the potential use of environmentally friendly extraction solvents ...
Ioannis Panagiotakopoulos +3 more
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Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of synthetic astaxanthin as feed additive for salmon and trout, other fish, ornamental fish, crustaceans and ornamental birds [PDF]
Astaxanthin is a pigmenting carotenoid occurring naturally in plankton, crustaceans and fish. The astaxanthin under assessment is of synthetic origin. The FEEDAP Panel considers synthetic astaxanthin safe for salmonids up to 100 mg/kg complete diet.
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP)
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Diversity, astaxanthin production, and genomic analysis of Rhodotorula paludigena SP9-15
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid known for its powerful antioxidant properties. This study focused on isolating yeast strains capable of producing astaxanthin from flower and fruit samples collected in Thailand. Out of 115 isolates, 11 strains were identified
Sukanya Phuengjayaem +8 more
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Astaxanthin is an important natural resource that is widely found in marine environments. Metabolic regulation is an effective method for improving astaxanthin production in Phaffia rhodozyma.
Zhipeng Li +27 more
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Optimised production and extraction of astaxanthin from the yeast Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous [PDF]
Currently, astaxanthin demand is fulfilled by chemical synthesis using petroleum-based feedstocks. As such, alternative pathways of natural astaxanthin production attracts much research interest.
Charalampopoulos, Dimitris +3 more
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Corrigendum to “Cold plasma-induced ovalbumin amyloid fibrils: Morphological characteristics and stability on astaxanthin-loaded high internal phase emulsions” [Food Chem.: X 29 (2025) 102835] [PDF]
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Interaction between Astaxanthin and Whey Protein Based on Fluorescence and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy
The molecule self-assembly technology was used to prepare astaxanthin/whey protein nanocomplex, and the interaction mechanism between astaxanthin (AST) and whey protein was studied.
Yingyuan ZHAO +7 more
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Natural astaxanthin is a high-value ketone carotenoid mainly derived from Haematococcus pluvialis, which is an excellent antioxidant for human consumption. To study the role of lipids in accumulation of astaxanthin, the H.
Jin-peng Sun +5 more
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