Brown Algae as Functional Food Source of Fucoxanthin: A Review
Fucoxanthin is an algae-specific xanthophyll of aquatic carotenoid. It is prevalent in brown seaweed because it functions as a light-harvesting complex for algal photosynthesis and photoprotection. Its exceptional chemical structure exhibits numerous biological activities that benefit human health....
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| author | Nur Akmal Solehah Din ‘Ain Sajda Mohd Alayudin Noor-Soffalina Sofian-Seng Hafeedza Abdul Rahman Noorul Syuhada Mohd Razali Seng Joe Lim Wan Aida Wan Mustapha |
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| description | Fucoxanthin is an algae-specific xanthophyll of aquatic carotenoid. It is prevalent in brown seaweed because it functions as a light-harvesting complex for algal photosynthesis and photoprotection. Its exceptional chemical structure exhibits numerous biological activities that benefit human health. Due to these valuable properties, fucoxanthin’s potential as a potent source for functional food, feed, and medicine is being explored extensively today. This article has thoroughly reviewed the availability and biosynthesis of fucoxanthin in the brown seaweed, as well as the mechanism behind it. We included the literature findings concerning the beneficial bioactivities of fucoxanthin such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, antidiabetic, anticancer, and other potential activities. Last, an additional view on its potential as a functional food ingredient has been discussed to facilitate a broader application of fucoxanthin as a promising bioactive compound. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8e40dc46877948c08dfd1c1f79d4b5962023-12-01T22:56:01ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582022-07-011115223510.3390/foods11152235Brown Algae as Functional Food Source of Fucoxanthin: A ReviewNur Akmal Solehah Din0‘Ain Sajda Mohd Alayudin1Noor-Soffalina Sofian-Seng2Hafeedza Abdul Rahman3Noorul Syuhada Mohd Razali4Seng Joe Lim5Wan Aida Wan Mustapha6Department of Food Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Food Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Food Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Food Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Food Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Food Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Food Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaFucoxanthin is an algae-specific xanthophyll of aquatic carotenoid. It is prevalent in brown seaweed because it functions as a light-harvesting complex for algal photosynthesis and photoprotection. Its exceptional chemical structure exhibits numerous biological activities that benefit human health. Due to these valuable properties, fucoxanthin’s potential as a potent source for functional food, feed, and medicine is being explored extensively today. This article has thoroughly reviewed the availability and biosynthesis of fucoxanthin in the brown seaweed, as well as the mechanism behind it. We included the literature findings concerning the beneficial bioactivities of fucoxanthin such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, antidiabetic, anticancer, and other potential activities. Last, an additional view on its potential as a functional food ingredient has been discussed to facilitate a broader application of fucoxanthin as a promising bioactive compound.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/15/2235fucoxanthincarotenoidaquatic natural productbrown seaweedfunctional foods |
| spellingShingle | Nur Akmal Solehah Din ‘Ain Sajda Mohd Alayudin Noor-Soffalina Sofian-Seng Hafeedza Abdul Rahman Noorul Syuhada Mohd Razali Seng Joe Lim Wan Aida Wan Mustapha Brown Algae as Functional Food Source of Fucoxanthin: A Review Foods fucoxanthin carotenoid aquatic natural product brown seaweed functional foods |
| title | Brown Algae as Functional Food Source of Fucoxanthin: A Review |
| title_full | Brown Algae as Functional Food Source of Fucoxanthin: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Brown Algae as Functional Food Source of Fucoxanthin: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Brown Algae as Functional Food Source of Fucoxanthin: A Review |
| title_short | Brown Algae as Functional Food Source of Fucoxanthin: A Review |
| title_sort | brown algae as functional food source of fucoxanthin a review |
| topic | fucoxanthin carotenoid aquatic natural product brown seaweed functional foods |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/15/2235 |
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