TY - JOUR
T1 - A comprehensive review on carotenoids in foods and feeds
T2 - status quo, applications, patents, and research needs
AU - Meléndez-Martínez, Antonio J.
AU - Mandić, Anamarija I.
AU - Bantis, Filippos
AU - Böhm, Volker
AU - Borge, Grethe Iren A.
AU - Brnčić, Mladen
AU - Bysted, Anette
AU - Cano, M. Pilar
AU - Dias, M. Graça
AU - Elgersma, Anjo
AU - Fikselová, Martina
AU - García-Alonso, Javier
AU - Giuffrida, Daniele
AU - Gonçalves, Vanessa S.S.
AU - Hornero-Méndez, Dámaso
AU - Kljak, Kristina
AU - Lavelli, Vera
AU - Manganaris, George A.
AU - Mapelli-Brahm, Paula
AU - Marounek, Milan
AU - Olmedilla-Alonso, Begoña
AU - Periago-Castón, María Jesús
AU - Pintea, Adela
AU - Sheehan, Jeremiah J.
AU - Tumbas Šaponjac, Vesna
AU - Valšíková-Frey, Magdaléna
AU - Meulebroek, Lieven Van
AU - O’Brien, Nora
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - Carotenoids 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.
AB - Carotenoids 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.
KW - Agro-food
KW - Analysis
KW - Circular economy
KW - Databases
KW - Intakes
KW - Sustainability
U2 - 10.1080/10408398.2020.1867959
DO - 10.1080/10408398.2020.1867959
M3 - Review
C2 - 33399015
AN - SCOPUS:85098682388
SN - 1040-8398
VL - 62
SP - 1999
EP - 2049
JO - Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
JF - Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
IS - 8
ER -
