An Extreme Source of beta-Carotene.

Aasen, Arne Jørgen; Eimhjellen, Kjell; Liaaen‐Jensen, S.; Heinegård, D.; Balaban, Alexandrù T.; Craig, J. Cymerman

doi:10.3891/acta.chem.scand.23-2544

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“…Some Dunaliella strains can accumulate very large amounts of this carotenoid. Thus, as much as 13.8% of the total dry organic matter in the D. salina community in Pink Lake, Victoria, Australia, was estimated to be β -carotene [48]. Also in culture some strains may contain up to 10% and more of β -carotene in their dry weight, including a large percentage of the 9- cis isomer [46].…”

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A hundred years of Dunaliella research: 1905–2005

2005

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A hundred years have passed since the description of the genus Dunaliella, the unicellular green alga which is responsible for most of the primary production in hypersaline environments worldwide. The present paper provides an historical survey of research on Dunaliella, from the early work in the 19 th century to the thorough taxonomic studies by Teodoresco, Hamburger, Lerche and others from the beginnig of the 20 th century onwards. It attempts to trace the origin of some of the most important breakthroughs that have contributed to our present understanding of this alga that plays such a key role in many hypersaline environments.

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Section: Carotenoid Pigments Of Dunaliellamentioning

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A hundred years of Dunaliella research: 1905–2005

2005

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“…The extremely halophilic unicellular green alga Dunaliella salina (Chlorophyta, Volvocales) has been proposed as a source of its osmoregulatory solute, glycerol and the pigment ß-carotene (Masyuk, 1968 ;Aasen, et al 1969 ;Ben-Amotz & Avron, 1980) . Much research on the commercial potential of this algae and its products has been undertaken (e .g ., Williams, et al 1978 ;Chen & Chi, 1981) and trial operations have been established in the USSR ( Masyuk, 1968) and in Israel (Ben-Amott & Avron, 1980) .…”

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“…salina Dunaliella salina accumulates more ß-carotene than other species of the genus and is one of the richest natural sources of ß-carotene (Aasen, et al 1969) . (The species D .…”

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The mass culture of Dunaliella salina for fine chemicals: From laboratory to pilot plant

1984

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“…Thus, dunaliella provitamin A carotenes (located in the chloroplast) exhibit bright red color. While the provitamin A carotenoids of dunaliella are the highest among the three algae (as high as 13.8% of dry weight to be β-carotene) [34], the application of dunaliella has been focused in its pharmacological functions (antihypertentive, bronchodilator, etc.) [35] and its use as natural food colorants or as an additive to cosmetics.…”

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Vitamin A, Nutrition, and Health Values of Algae: Spirulina, Chlorella, and Dunaliella

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2011

J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci.

105

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Spirulina, chlorella, and dunalliella are unicellular algae that are commercially produced worldwide. These algae are concentrated sources of carotenoids (especially provitamin A carotenoids) and other nutrients, such as vitamin B12. Their health benefits as a complementary dietary source for macro and micro nutrients have been studied and confirmed in various populations. The safety of human consuming these algae and products derived from these algae by humans has been widely studied. It is generally concluded that these algae and its products are safe if cultivated properly in a non-contaminated environment, and if consumed in moderation. Abstract: Spirulina, chlorella, and dunalliella are unicellular algae that are commercially produced worldwide. These algae are concentrated sources of carotenoids (especially provitamin A carotenoids) and other nutrients, such as vitamin B12. Their health benefits as a complementary dietary source for macro and micro nutrients have been studied and confirmed in various populations. The safety of human consuming these algae and products derived from these algae by humans has been widely studied. It is generally concluded that these algae and its products are safe if cultivated properly in a non-contaminated environment, and if consumed in moderation.

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An Extreme Source of beta-Carotene.

Cited by 65 publications

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A hundred years of Dunaliella research: 1905–2005

A hundred years of Dunaliella research: 1905–2005

The mass culture of Dunaliella salina for fine chemicals: From laboratory to pilot plant

Vitamin A, Nutrition, and Health Values of Algae: Spirulina, Chlorella, and Dunaliella

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