Microalgae Derived Astaxanthin: Research and Consumer Trends and Industrial Use as Food
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Villaro Cos, Sílvia; Ciardi, Martina; Morillas España, Ainoa; Sánchez Zurano, Ana; Acién Fernández, Francisco Gabriel; [et al.]Date
2021-09-28Abstract
Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid currently being produced by chemical synthesis and by extraction from the biomass of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Other microalgae, such as Chlorella zofingiensis, have the potential for being used as sources of astaxanthin. The differences between the synthetic and the microalgae derived astaxanthin are notorious: not only their production and price but also their uses and bioactivity. Microalgae derived astaxanthin is being used as a pigment in food and feed or aquafeed production and also in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Several health-promoting properties have been attributed to astaxanthin, and these were summarized in the current review paper. Most of these properties are attributed to the high antioxidant capacity of this molecule, much higher than that of other known natural compounds. The aim of this review is to consider the main challenges and opportunities of microalgae derived products, such as astaxanthin as food. M...
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Haematococcus pluvialis
Chlorella zofingiensis
carotenoids
xanthophylls
pigments
bibliometric analysis
functional foods
bioactive compounds
antioxidant capacity
biotechnology