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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Extraction Methods for Obtaining Carotenoids from Vegetables - Review

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Author(s):
Prado, Juliana M. [1] ; Veggi, Priscilla C. [1] ; Meireles, M. Angela A. [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] UNICAMP Univ Campinas, LASEFI DEA FEA Sch Food Engn, BR-13083862 Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Review article
Source: CURRENT ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY; v. 10, n. 1, p. 29-66, JAN 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 21
Abstract

Due to the potential for health benefits, the importance of carotenoids is growing. Since this group of compounds is used in medical as well as food and cosmetic applications, a review of the current sources of carotenoids is undertaken. A literature survey is presented related to the methods currently used for the extraction of carotenoids from plants: low-pressure solvent extraction by different techniques and supercritical fluid extraction. The process parameters and their influence on carotenoids yield are considered. The cost of manufacturing carotenoids-rich extracts by supercritical fluid extraction is also discussed. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/08684-8 - Hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse and palm pressed fiber with sub/supercritical water and CO2: technical and economical evaluation
Grantee:Juliana Martin Do Prado
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 08/10986-2 - OBTAINING FLAVONOIDS FROM BRAZILIAN NATIVE PLANTS BY SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRACTION USING CO-SOLVENTS: SCALE-UP AND ECONOMICAL EVALUATION
Grantee:Priscilla Carvalho Veggi
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate