Filamentous fungi, including the ascomycetes Monascus, Fusarium, Penicillium and
Neurospora, are being explored as novel sources of natural pigments with biological …

Astaxanthin (ASX) is a xanthophyll pigment considered as a nutraceutical with high
antioxidant activity. Several clinical trials have shown the multiple health benefits of this …

Cellular agriculture, also called lab-grown food, promises to provide alternative food options
to current agriculture practices. Cellular agriculture is food grown in laboratories and …

The effect of light on Monascus and the underlying mechanism have received a great deal of
interest for the industrial application of Monascus pigments. In this study, we have examined …

Trans-astaxanthin (TA) is a carotenoid with amphipathic chemical structure found in yeast,
and aquatic organisms. It is known to possess both antioxidative and anti-inflammatory …

In this research, colored quinoa seeds were subjected to a modified oncom‐type processing
(precooking followed by solid‐state fermentation with Neurospora intermedia) to obtain …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a plant that has been used for its medicinal properties for
centuries. It is known to contain a wide range of bioactive compounds, such as curcumin …

Red yeast rice (Known as Angkak in Indonesia) is a product of rice fermentation from
Monascus purpureus, a specific type of mold that produces a secondary metabolite, namely …