Identification and quantification of carotenoid in commonly consumed agricultural crops in Korea.

ABSTRACT: Phytochemicals are micronutrients known for promoting human health. Among them, carotenoids are natural pigments and crucial bioactive compounds due to their outstanding antioxidant properties. In this study, carotenoids from agricultural crops commonly consumed in Korea were analyzed. Carotenoids were extracted from 61 samples, considering factors such as crop type, color, part, and processing method. Identification and quantification of extracted carotenoids were then performed using HPLC-PDA. The results showed that most green and red leafy vegetables were good sources (> 900 μg/100 g DW) of carotenoids. The carotenoid contents were found to vary depending on the crop part. Colored cereals and their processed products exhibited low carotenoid contents (< 10 μg/100 g DW), while white ric

SUBMITTER: Hwang CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11904015 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature