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Esterification enhances carotenoid retention during bread-making.
Journal of the science of food and agriculture - 1 May 2026
Requena-Ramírez María D, Rodríguez-Suárez Cristina, Hornero-Méndez Dámaso, Atienza Sergio G
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BACKGROUND: Carotenoids are plant-derived antioxidants that contribute to human health and represent key quality traits in wheat-based foods. However, they are highly unstable and prone to degradation during processing. Xanthophyll esterification has been identified as a natural mechanism that enhances carotenoid stability during grain storage. This study investigated carotenoid retention throughout the...
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