Pressurized Hot Ethanol Extraction of Carotenoids from Carrot By-Products

Carotenoids are known for their antioxidant activity and health promoting effects. One of the richest sources of carotenoids are carrots. However, about 25% of the annual production is regarded as by-products due to strict market policies. The aim of this study was to extract carotenoids from those...

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Main Authors: Charlotta Turner, Leire Mijangos Trevino, Arwa Mustafa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-02-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/2/1809/