Plant Carotenoids as Pigment Sources in Laying Hen Diets: Effect on Yolk Color, Carotenoid Content, Oxidative Stability and Sensory Properties of Eggs
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a supplementation diet for hens consisting of dried basil herb and flowers of calendula and dandelion for color, carotenoid content, iron-induced oxidative stability, and sensory properties of egg yolk compared with commercial pigment (control) and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/4/721 |