Nutraceuticals are dietary supplements, utilized to ameliorate health, delay senescence,
prevent diseases, and support the proper functioning of the human body. Currently …

Background: Since the industrial revolution, the consumption of processed food increased
dramatically. During processing, food material loses many of its natural properties …

Carotenoids are biosynthesized by bacteria, algae, fungi, and plants, but not by animals,
which must obtain them from their food. These compounds are divided into two major …

A striking characteristic of the carotenoid structure is the long system of alternating double
and single bonds that forms the central part of the molecule. Physical properties, natural …

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) F1 hybrids and inbred lines grown in Costa Rica were screened
for morphological and nutritionally relevant fruit traits. The qualitative composition of …

Because of their putative safety, nutraceuticals have sparked tremendous interest.
Nutraceuticals are nutritional supplements that are used to improve health, postpone aging …

Los antioxidantes (AA) son compuestos capaces de inhibir o retardar la oxidación, mediante
la “captación” de radicales libres; también estabilizan hidroperóxidos o inactivan el oxígeno …

Carotenoids are hydrocarbon compound consisting of conjugated double bond system
responsible for the red to pink colors found in seeds, fruits and vegetables. Carotenoids are …

A worldwide increase in the consumption of tropical and subtropical fruits has been
observed recently. These fruits are very diverse and contain many nutritional components …

Carotenoids participate in the normal metabolism and function of the human body. They are
involved in the prevention of several diseases, especially those related to the inflammation …