Plant Carotenoids as Pigment Sources in Laying Hen Diets: Effect on Yolk Color, Carotenoid Content, Oxidative Stability and Sensory Properties of Eggs

Plant Carotenoids as Pigment Sources in Laying Hen Diets: Effect on Yolk Color, Carotenoid Content, Oxidative Stability and Sensory Properties of Eggs

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a supplementation diet for hens consisting of dried basil herb and flowers of calendula and dandelion for color, carotenoid content, iron-induced oxidative stability, and sensory properties of egg yolk compared with commercial pigment (control) and...

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Main Authors: Kristina Kljak, Klaudija Carović-Stanko, Ivica Kos, Zlatko Janječić, Goran Kiš, Marija Duvnjak, Toni Safner, Dalibor Bedeković
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
TETRA-SL hens
marigold
calendula
dandelion
basil
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/4/721

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