Astaxanthin from Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) as a Pigmentary Ingredient in the Feed of Laying Hens
Chicken egg yolks generally owe their color to yellow carotenoids. The addition of synthetic red pigments allows changes in color, from the original yellow to red hues which may be more appealing to consumers in certain markets.Our aim has been to test whether ground crayfish shells, which are a ric...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Grasas y Aceites |
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| Online Access: | http://grasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es/index.php/grasasyaceites/article/view/502 |