Effects of Marigold and Paprika Extracts as Natural Pigments on Laying Hen Productive Performances, Egg Quality and Oxidative Stability

Enhancing the quality of eggs by using natural food sources has become a very important topic in the last decade. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of natural (marigold and paprika extracts) pigments on the shelf life of eggs from laying hens. This research was carried out f...

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Published in:Agriculture
Main Authors: Cristina-Camelia Matache, Gabriela Maria Cornescu, Dumitru Drăgotoiu, Ana Elena Cișmileanu, Arabela Elena Untea, Mihaela Sărăcilă, Tatiana Dumitra Panaite
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Subjects:
antioxidant capacity
eggs
lutein
marigold extract
natural pigments
paprika extract
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/9/1464

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