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Jul 2026
Astaxanthin in Food Systems: From Natural Sources and Stability Challenges to Emerging Functional Applications
Astaxanthin is a high-value xanthophyll carotenoid known for its antioxidant activity and potential health benefits that is becoming increasingly important in food, nutraceutical, and health-related applications. In recent years, growing interest in natural bioactive compounds has driven research on astaxanthin sources...
Toni Jurić Šolto, Martina Čagalj, V. Šimat
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