@unpublished{10272/4482,
year = {2011},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10272/4482},
abstract = {Carotenoids are the most common pigments in nature and are synthesised by all
photosynthetic organisms and fungi. Carotenoids are considered key molecules for life. Light
capture, photosynthesis photoprotection, excess light dissipation and quenching of singlet oxygen
are among key biological functions of carotenoids relevant for life on earth. Biological properties
of carotenoids allow for wide range of commercial applications. Indeed, recent interest in the
carotenoids has been mainly for their nutraceutical properties. Large number of scientific studies
has confirmed the benefits of carotenoids to health and their use for this purpose is growing
rapidly. In addition to that, traditionally carotenoids have been used in food and animal feed for
their colour properties. Carotenoids are also known to improve consumer perception of quality; an
example is the addition of carotenoids to fish feed to impart colour to farmed salmon.},
publisher = {MDPI},
title = {Marine carotenoids: biological functions and commercial applications},
author = {Vílchez Lobato, Carlos and Forján Lozano, Eduardo and Cuaresma Franco, María and Bédmar, Francisco and Garbayo Nores, Inés and Vega Piqueres, José María},
}