Microalgal Carotenoids: A Review of Production, Current Markets, Regulations, and Future Direction
Scottish Association For Marine Science · Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives · +1 more institution
Abstract
Microalgae produce a variety of compounds that are beneficial to human and animal health. Among these compounds are carotenoids, which are microalgal pigments with unique antioxidant and coloring properties. The objective of this review is to evaluate the potential of using microalgae as a commercial feedstock for carotenoid production. While microalgae can produce some of the highest concentrations of carotenoids (especially astaxanthin) in living organisms, there are challenges associated with the mass production of microalgae and downstream processing of carotenoids. This review discusses the synthesis of carotenoids within microalgae, their physiological role, large-scale cultivation of microalgae, up- and…
Citation impact
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- 12.13
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- 100%
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- 64
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6Topics & keywords
- Carotenoid
- Astaxanthin
- Nutraceutical
- Biotechnology
- Raw material
- Food processing
- Production (economics)
- Biology