Carotenoids Functionality, Sources, and Processing by Supercritical Technology: A Review
Carotenoid is a group of pigments naturally present in vegetal raw materials that have biological properties. These pigments have been used mainly in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Currently, the industrial production is executed through chemical synthesis, but natural alternatives o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Chemistry |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3164312 |