Setup of an Extraction Method for the Analysis of Carotenoids in Microgreens

Microgreens are gaining increasing interest as a potential functional food due to their relevant contents of micronutrients and bioactive compounds, including carotenoids. Nevertheless, the analysis of carotenoids is inherently difficult, due to their thermal and chemical susceptibility, as well as...

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Main Authors: Vito Michele Paradiso, Maria Castellino, Massimiliano Renna, Pietro Santamaria, Francesco Caponio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/4/459