Nowadays there is a growing trend towards carotenoids obtained from natural sources such as microalgae. Dunaliella salina is among the most significant natural sources of beta-carotene for commercial scale, which is used in many food industries ...
Fotoon Sayegh +12 more
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Response of Dunaliella salina Teod. culture to various regimes of fed-batch nutrient supplementation [PDF]
There were studied D. salina culture growth, beta-carotene and total protein accumulation under various fed-batch regimes: supplementation of nitrate and phosphate, nitrate or phosphate solely, and after the switch of nitrate supplied culture to ...
Antonenko, S.P. +2 more
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We describe a specific assay for serum provitamin A (alpha- and beta-carotene) by high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). The system separates alpha- and beta-carotene in 7.4 min using a C18 muBondapak, 10-micron particle size column with a mobile ...
N Katrangi, L A Kaplan, E A Stein
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Does Beta-Carotene Prevent Cancer? A Critical Appraisal [PDF]
The possible role of beta-carotene as a protective nutrient against cancer is reviewed. Human prospective and retrospective studies strongly indicate that beta-carotene protects against lung cancer and probably against stomach cancer.
Basu, Tapan K., Temple, Norman J.
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Carotenoid composition and vitamin A value of an Argentinian squash (Cucurbita moschata)
The carotenoid composition of butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) cultivated in the province of Santiago del Estero, Argentina, was determined. The main carotenoids isolated were identified as beta -carotene (beta ,beta -carotene), alpha -carotene ...
Evangelina González +3 more
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Comparison of the Effects of Supplemental Red Palm Oil and Sunflower oil on Maternal Vitamin A Status. [PDF]
Conflicting results have been reported on the ability of dietary carotenoids to improve vitamin A status in lactating women. Red palm oil is one of the richest dietary sources of beta-carotene.
Ballart, A +7 more
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Pengaruh Substitusi Tepung Labu Kuning (Cucurbhita Moschata)Terhadap Kadar Β-Karoten dan Daya Terima Pada Biskuit Labu Kuning [PDF]
Background: Beta carotene very needed by the body to prevent a deficiency of vitamin a (DVA). One of alternatives that can be taken to reduce the occurrence of vitamin a deficiency is by means various kind of Food based local food source of vitamin a ...
, Eni Purwani, S.Si., M.Si +2 more
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Bioinformatics Study Genes Encoding Enzymes Involved in the Biosynthesis of Carotenoids Line Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) [PDF]
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is one of the food crops that contain high carbohydrate and is used as a raw material for various industries. Cassava also contains several types of proteins, including beta-carotene.
Putri, D. H. (Dwi) +2 more
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Concentration of beta-carotene and vitamin A in blood serum of cows in peripartal period [PDF]
In a herd of high-productive dairy cows of the Holstein breed, 40 cows were selected for an experiment. The animals were chosen at the period of advanced gravidity.
Veličković Miljan, Vuković Dragan
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Applications of beta-carotene in food technology
Introduction. The article provides an overview of studies on the effect of beta-carotene on the consumer properties and nutritional value of confectionery, dairy, meat and oil and fat products.
E. V. Lisovaya +4 more
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