Journal article
A comprehensive review on carotenoids in foods and feeds: status quo, applications, patents, and research needs
University of Seville1
Wageningen University & Research2
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra3
University of Murcia4
University of Messina5
Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica6
CSIC7
University of Milan8
Cyprus University of Technology9
Institute of Animal Science10
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca11
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki12
Teagasc - Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority13
University of Novi Sad14
Ghent University15
University College Cork16
Friedrich Schiller University Jena17
Nofima AS18
University of Zagreb19
National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark20
Research Group for Bioactives – Analysis and Application, National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark21
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid22
Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge23
...and 13 moreCarotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the diet of humans. Unlike the other so-called food bioactives, some carotenoids can be converted into retinoids exhibiting vitamin A activity, which is essential for humans. Furthermore, they are much more versatile as they are relevant in foods not only as sources of vitamin A, but also as natural pigments, antioxidants, and health-promoting compounds.
Lately, they are also attracting interest in the context of nutricosmetics, as they have been shown to provide cosmetic benefits when ingested in appropriate amounts. In this work, resulting from the collaborative work of participants of the COST Action European network to advance carotenoid research and applications in agro-food and health (EUROCAROTEN, www.eurocaroten.eu, https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA15136/#tabs|Name:overview) research on carotenoids in foods and feeds is thoroughly reviewed covering aspects such as analysis, carotenoid food sources, carotenoid databases, effect of processing and storage conditions, new trends in carotenoid extraction, daily intakes, use as human, and feed additives are addressed.
Furthermore, classical and recent patents regarding the obtaining and formulation of carotenoids for several purposes are pinpointed and briefly discussed. Lastly, emerging research lines as well as research needs are highlighted.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Year: | 2022 |
Pages: | 1999-2049 |
ISSN: | 15497852 and 10408398 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1080/10408398.2020.1867959 |
ORCIDs: | 0000-0002-1553-2427 , 0000-0002-1781-5703 , 0000-0001-8606-757X , 0000-0002-4913-5171 and Bysted, Anette |
Agro-food Analysis Circular economy Databases Intakes SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth Sustainability
Antioxidants Carotenoids Diet Food Humans Vitamin A analysis circular economy databases intakes sustainability