Abstract:Red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) oleoresin contain a diversity of carotenoids, which has been associated with lower risk for different chronic diseases like various types of cancer, cardiovascular disease and age-related macular degeneration. However, they are very sensitive to pro-oxidant conditions, heat and light. Previous attempts have been made to improve bioavailability and stability of carotenoids, of which emulsions have proven to be a feasible method. Conventional (CE) and nano (NE) emulsions loaded wi… Show more
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.