Comparison of high pressure processing with chemical method to characterize astaxanthin profile from various species of shrimp carapace

• Main Authors: Irna, Cicy, Jaswir, Irwandi, Othman, Rashidi, Jimat, Dzun Noraini
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling; TP Chemical technology; TP248.13 Biotechnology; TP368 Food processing and manufacture; TP934 Paints, pigments, varnishes, etc
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/47249/1/PAPER6.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/47249/; http://www.acb2015.my/web/

Astaxanthin is one the main carotenoid pigment. It has beneficial effects on the immune system of human body due to powerful antioxidant properties. The application of those bioactive compounds are significant found in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The goal of this research was to in...