Carotenoids from fungi and microalgae: A review on their recent production, extraction, and developments. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Liu, Chang; Hu, Bin; Cheng, Yuliang; Guo, Yahui; Yao, Weirong; Qian, He
• Is Part Of: Bioresource technology. Volume 337(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: Carotenoids -- Fungi -- Microalgae -- Production improvements -- Green extraction methods; Biomass -- Periodicals; Biomass energy -- Periodicals; Bioremediation -- Periodicals; Agricultural wastes -- Periodicals; Factory and trade waste -- Periodicals; Organic wastes -- Periodicals; Bioénergie -- Périodiques; Déchets agricoles -- Périodiques; Déchets industriels -- Périodiques; Déchets organiques -- Périodiques; Déchets (Combustible) -- Périodiques; 662.88
• DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125398
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-8524

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Main carotenoids from fungi and microalgae in past few years were reviewed. Carotenoids production could be affected by combined stress and co-cultivation. Green extraction methods can maintain biological activity of carotenoids. Synthetic biology and bioinformatics were the key tools in the future research. Abstract: The demand for carotenoids from natural sources obtained by biological extraction methods is increasing with the development of biotechnology and the continued awareness of food safety. Natural plant-derived carotenoids have a relatively high production cost and are affected by the season, while microbial-derived carotenoids are favored due to their natural, high-efficiency, low production cost, and ease of industrialization. This article reviewed the following aspects of natural carotenoids derived from microorganisms: (1) the structures and properties of main carotenoids; (2) fungal and microalgal sources of the main carotenoids; (3) influencing factors and modes of improvement for carotenoids production; (4) efficient extraction methods for carotenoids; and (5) the commercial value of carotenoids. This review provided a reference and guidance for the development of natural carotenoids derived from microorganisms.