The effects of canthaxanthin microencapsulation on yolk color and canthaxanthin deposition in egg yolk of laying hens

ABSTRACT: Canthaxanthin is widely used as a feed additive to improve skin and yolk color in poultry. It is insoluble in water and sensitive to oxidation, so commercial canthaxanthin is often microencapsulated with wall materials to improve its solubility and stability. The objective of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Chao Wen, Xinde Xu, Di Zhou, Qinghua Yu, Tian Wang, Yanmin Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579122001870