The activities linked to the fishing sector generate substantial quantities of by-products,
which are often discarded or used as low-value ingredients in animal feed. However, these …

Astaxanthin is a high value keto‐carotenoid pigment renowned for its commercial
application in various industries comprising aquaculture, food, cosmetic, nutraceutical and …

The present work focuses on astaxanthin (ASX) extraction from shrimp wastes using
ultrasound-assisted (UAE) natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDESs) and the utilization of …

Background Crustacean by-products are potentially a source of high-value carotenoids and
lipids for use in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food industries, and biomaterials …

Natural products are sought after by the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and
research continues into their potential for new applications. Extraction of natural products in …

In recent years, the food, pharma, and cosmetic industries have shown considerable interest
in bioactive molecules of marine origin that show high potential for application as …

The enormous quantity of food wastes discarded annually forces a look into alternatives for
this interesting feedstock. Thus, food bio-waste valorisation is one of the current imperatives …

Background Seafood is one of the primary sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds for
human consumption throughout the world. Processing of seafood is accompanied by the …

Consumer demand for convenience has led to large quantities of seafood being value-
added processed before marketing, resulting in large amounts of marine by-products being …

Background Oil extracted from shrimp processing by-products (SPBP) is rich in n-3 fatty
acids and astaxanthin. These compounds are well known for health benefits, especially for …