Phycobiliproteins are light-harvesting complexes found mainly in cyanobacteria and red
algae, playing a key role in photosynthesis. They are extensively applied in food, cosmetics …

In recent years, the development of healthier foods, richer in nutraceutical or functional
compounds, has been in great demand. Microalgae are attracting increasing attention, as …

Abstract Maltodextrin (MD-21DE), gum Arabic (GA), gum Arabic–modified starch (GA–MS),
modified starch–chitosan (MS–CH) and modified starch–maltodextrin–chitosan (MS–MD …

Yogurt contained phycocyanin, owes its consumer satisfaction to their health benefits.
Phycocyanin may have inhibitory effects on yogurt cultures duo to its antibacterial properties …

Abstract C-phycocyanin (C-PC) pigment, as a natural blue dye, has particular applications in
various fields. It is a water-soluble protein which has anticancer, antioxidant and anti …

Abstract C-phycocyanin (C-PC) is a protein with bioactive properties, which is found mainly
in cyanobacteria and that is used as a natural food dye. Even though it is extensively …

Currently, the food additive industry has interest in replacing artificial dyes with natural
pigments, trying to maintain consumer interest and increase their awareness towards …

The use of plant extracts containing nutraceutical compounds is a burgeoning approach to
the fortification of dairy products. Betalains are water soluble pigments of red beet which …

Nowadays, there is a growing interest in finding new coloring molecules of natural origin that
can increase and diversify the offer of natural food dyes already present in the market. In the …

The research in the field of food storage and preservation intensified in recent years to
develop alternative preservatives and colorants to chemical ones. The algal preservatives …