The generally recognized as safe (GRAS) microalgae <i>Haematococcus pluvialis</i> (wet) as a multifunctional additive for coloring and improving the organoleptic and functional properties of foods
Aly Castillo, Tiane C. Finimundy, Sandrina A. Heleno, Paula Rodrigues, Filipa A. Fernandes, Simón Pereira, Marta Lores, Lillian Barros, Carmen Garcı́a-Jares
Abstract
Novel incorporation of non-lyophilized astaxanthin-rich microalgae as a natural food additive for coloration, improvement of the bioactive profile (carotenoids and fatty acids), and modulation of food degradation.
Topics & Concepts
Haematococcus pluvialisOrganolepticFood sciencePluvialisFunctional foodBiologyChemistryAstaxanthinCarotenoidAlgal biology and biofuel productionSeaweed-derived Bioactive CompoundsProtein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides