Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: Current research and future directions

• Main Authors: Siti Nur Hazwani Oslan, Joo, Shun Tan, Siti Nurbaya Oslan, Patricia @ Patricia Clementina Matanjun, Ruzaidi Azli Mohd Mokhtar, Rossita Shapawi, Nurul Huda
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) 2021
• Subjects: QK504-(638) Cryptogams; TP1-1185 Chemical technology
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/32060/1/Haematococcus%20pluvialis%20as%20a%20potential%20source%20of%20astaxanthin%20with%20diverse%20applications%20in%20industrial%20sectors_%20Current%20research%20and%20future%20directions_ABSTRACT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/32060/2/Haematococcus%20pluvialis%20as%20a%20potential%20source%20of%20astaxanthin%20with%20diverse%20applications%20in%20industrial%20sectors_%20Current%20research%20and%20future%20directions.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/32060/; https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/21/6470/htm; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26216470

Haematococcus pluvialis, a green microalga, appears to be a rich source of valuable bioactive compounds, such as astaxanthin, carotenoids, proteins, lutein, and fatty acids (FAs). Astaxanthin has a variety of health benefits and is used in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Astaxanthin...