| Global Perspectives on Astaxanthin: From Industrial Production to Food, Health, and Pharmaceutical Applications Contributor(s): Ravishankar, Gokare A. (Editor), Ambati, Ranga Rao (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0128233044 ISBN-13: 9780128233047 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $202.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2021 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Industries - Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology - Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition - Nutrition - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine |
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| Publisher Description: Global Perspectives on Astaxanthin: From Industrial Production to Food, Health, and Pharmaceutical Applications explores the range of practical applications for this molecule, focusing on nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical products, along with food and feed. This volume brings together the most relevant research, background and future thinking on astaxanthin, focusing on its health benefits. Chapters cover phytopharmaceuticals, industrial production, feeds, downstream processing, regulations, products, color, pigment, cosmetics, bioactive compounds, relationships to other carotenoids, and skin care. The detailed information on its production, processing, utilization and future applications will be of particular use to academic and industry researchers in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology and nutrition. |