Author profile: Meléndez Martínez, Antonio Jesús
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| Name | Meléndez Martínez, Antonio Jesús |
| Department | Nutrición y Bromatología, Toxicología y Medicina Legal |
| Knowledge area | Nutrición y Bromatología |
| Professional category | Catedrático de Universidad |
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Article
 Ultrasound-assisted Extraction of Carotenoids from Phytoene-accumulating Chlorella Sorokiniana Microalgae: Effect of Milling and Performance of the Green Biosolvents 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran and Ethyl Lactate
(Elsevier, 2024)
This study aimed at optimizing the accumulation of phytoene in Chlorella sorokiniana by using norflurazon and investigating ... |
Article
Sustainable Green Extraction of Carotenoid Pigments: Innovative Technologies and Bio-Based Solvents
(MDPI, 2024)
Carotenoids are ubiquitous and versatile isoprenoid compounds. The intake of foods rich in these pigments is often associated ... |
Article
Comprehensive Update on Carotenoid Colorants from Plants and Microalgae: Challenges and Advances from Research Laboratories to Industry
(MDPI, 2023)
The substitution of synthetic food dyes with natural colorants continues to be assiduously pursued. The current list of ... |
Article
Exploring Plants with Flowers: From Therapeutic Nutritional Benefits to Innovative Sustainable Uses
(MDPI, 2023)
Flowers have played a significant role in society, focusing on their aesthetic value rather than their food potential. ... |
Article
Characterisation of Diospyros kaki (persimmon) vinegars produced with different microorganisms
(Elsevier, 2023)
The aim of this work was to evaluate the characteristics of nine kaki vinegars produced using different yeasts and bacteria ... |
Article
Microalgae, seaweeds and aquatic bacteria, archaea, and yeasts: sources of carotenoids with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health-promoting actions in the sustainability era.
(MDPI, 2023)
Carotenoids are a large group of health-promoting compounds used in many industrial sectors, such as foods, feeds, ... |
Article
Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) and Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE) for Valorization of Red (Aristeus antennatus) and Camarote (Melicertus kerathurus) Shrimp Side Streams: Antioxidant and HPLC Evaluation of the Carotenoid Astaxanthin Recovery
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)
Shrimp side streams represent an important natural source of astaxanthin. Optimization of the astaxanthin extraction process ... |
Article
Microbial Carotenoid Synthesis Optimization in Goat Cheese Whey Using the Robust Taguchi Method: A Sustainable Approach to Help Tackle Vitamin A Deficiency
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)
The work describes the carotenoid synthesis process by Rhodotorula glutinis P4M422 using an agro-industrial waste as the ... |
Article
Effects of Pressurized Liquid Extraction with dimethyl sulfoxide on the recovery of carotenoids and other dietary valuable compounds from the microalgae Spirulina, Chlorella and Phaeodactylum tricornutum
(Elsevier, 2022)
The impact of pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) and DMSO concentration (0, 30, 50, 100 %) on the yield of antioxidants ... |
Article
Effect of regulated deficit irrigation on commercial quality parameters, carotenoids, phenolics and sugars of the black cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) ʽSunchocolaʼ
(Elsevier, 2022)
In this preliminary study, the effect of regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) on the commercial quality (size, weight, soluble ... |
Article
A Computer Simulation Insight into the Formation of Apocarotenoids: Study of the Carotenoid Oxygenases BCO1 and BCO2 and Their Interaction with Putative Substrates
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2022)
Carotenoids are isoprenoid pigments, and sources of vitamin A in humans. The first metabolic pathway for their synthesis ... |
Article
Nutricosmetics: Vanity Can Help Increase the Consumption of Health-Promoting Foods in the Sustainability Era
(American Chemical Society, 2022)
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Article
European Database of Carotenoid Levels in Foods. Factors Affecting Carotenoid Content
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021)
Many studies indicate that diets including carotenoid-rich foods have positive effects on human health. Some of these ... |
Article
Current challenges and future perspectives in oral absorption research: An opinion of the UNGAP network
(Elsevier, 2021)
Although oral drug delivery is the preferred administration route and has been used for centuries, modern drug discovery ... |
Article
Distribution of Polyphenolic and Isoprenoid Compounds and Biological Activity Differences between in the Fruit Skin + Pulp, Seeds, and Leaves of New Biotypes of Elaeagnusmultiflora Thunb
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021)
The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution of polyphenolic and isoprenoid compounds and organic acids in ... |
Article
Assessment of food sources and the intake of the colourless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene in Spain
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021)
Phytoene (PT) and phytofluene (PTF), colorless carotenoids, have largely been ignored in food science studies, food ... |
Article
Screening for Innovative Sources of Carotenoids and Phenolic Antioxidants among Flowers
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021)
Flowers have been used for centuries in decoration and traditional medicine, and as components of dishes. In this study, ... |
Article
The colourless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene: sources, consumption, bioavailability and health effects
(Elsevier, 2021)
Phytoene and phytofluene are rarities among carotenoids as they are colourless, have a less rigid conformation and differ ... |
Article
Carotenoids: Considerations for Their Use in Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, Nutricosmetics, Supplements, Botanicals, and Novel Foods in the Context of Sustainability, Circular Economy, and Climate Change
(Annual Reviews Inc., 2021)
Carotenoids are versatile isoprenoids that are important in food quality and health promotion. There is a need to establish ... |
Article
Characterization of Andean Blueberry in Bioactive Compounds, Evaluation of Biological Properties, and In Vitro Bioaccessibility
(MDPI, 2020)
The aim of this study was to evaluate Andean blueberries (Vaccinium floribundum Kunth) from Ecuador as a potential functional ... |
Article
Influence of high pressure homogenization and pasteurization on the in vitro bioaccessibility of carotenoids and flavonoids in orange juice
(Elsevier, 2020)
Production of high-quality healthy foods through sustainable methodologies is an urgent necessity. High pressure homogenization ... |
Article
In vitro biological activities of fruits and leaves of elaeagnus multiflora thunb. And their isoprenoids and polyphenolics profile
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2020)
The objective of this study was in-depth identification of carotenoids and polyphenolic compounds in leaves and fruits of ... |
Article
High-pressure homogenization as compared to pasteurization as a sustainable approach to obtain mandarin juices with improved bioaccessibility of carotenoids and flavonoids
(Elsevier, 2020)
High-pressure technologies are among those with increased interest in the sustainable production of quality-enhanced food ... |
Article
Antioxidant activity, carotenoids, chlorophylls and mineral composition from leaves of Pallenis spinosa: An Algerian medicinal plant
(Walter de Gruyter, 2020)
Plant and medicinal herbs are important sources of bioactive compounds and minerals that can play a role in preventing ... |
Article
A comprehensive review on carotenoids in foods and feeds: status quo, applications, patents, and research needs
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)
Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the diet of humans. Unlike the other ... |
Article
Yield response to regulated deficit irrigation of greenhouse cherry tomatoes
(Elsevier, 2019)
Around the world, the tomato is considered the most important vegetable because of the extent of the cultivated area. In ... |
Article
Study of commercial quality parameters, sugars, phenolics, carotenoids and plastids in different tomato varieties
(Elsevier, 2019)
The aim of this study was to assess commercial quality parameters, sugars, phenolics, carotenoids and plastid in diverse ... |
Article
Comparison of the bioavailability and intestinal absorption sites of phytoene, phytofluene, lycopene and β-carotene
(Elsevier, 2019)
The mechanisms of main tomato carotenes (phytoene, phytofluene, lycopene and β-carotene) intestinal absorption are still ... |
Article
Skin Carotenoids in Public Health and Nutricosmetics: The Emerging Roles and Applications of the UV Radiation-Absorbing Colourless Carotenoids Phytoene and Phytofluene
(MDPI, 2019)
In this work, the importance of dietary carotenoids in skin health and appearance is comprehensively reviewed and discussed. ... |
Article
Bioaccessibility of carotenoids, vitamin A and alpha-tocopherol, from commercial milk-fruit juice beverages: Contribution to the recommended daily intake
(Elsevier, 2019)
Twenty-two commercial milk-fruit juice beverages (MFJBs) were analysed by high performance liquid chromatography with diode ... |
Article
Simultaneous determination of dietary isoprenoids (carotenoids, chlorophylls and tocopherols) in human faeces by Rapid Resolution Liquid Chromatography
(Elsevier, 2019)
An analytical method was validated for the quantitative determination of isoprenoids compounds in faecal samples, based ... |
PhD Thesis
 Hacia el uso de carotenoides incoloros como ingredientes funcionales de alimentos.
(2018)
Durante el periodo de la tesis se llevaron a cabo estudios in vitro para evaluar la bioaccesibilidad del fitoeno (PT) y ... |
Article
Comparative study of the bioaccessibility of the colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene in powders and pulps of tomato: microstructural analysis and effect of addition of sunflower oil
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018)
The objective was to assess the potential bioavailability of phytoene (PT) and phytofluene (PTF) from tomato powders used ... |
Article
A global perspective on carotenoids: metabolism, biotechnology, and benefits for nutrition and health.
(Elsevier, 2018)
Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic organisms and some non-photosynthetic ... |
Article
Isoprenoids composition and colour to differentiate virgin olive oils from a specific mill
(Elservier, 2018)
The objective of this work was verify if, based on the concentration of some key isoprenoids and the colour, olive oils ... |
Article
Antioxidants (carotenoids and phenolics) profile of cherry tomatoes as influenced by deficit irrigation, ripening and cluster
(Elsevier, 2018)
The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the effect of regulated deficit irrigation, cluster, ... |
Article
Biological Active Ecuadorian Mango ‘Tommy Atkins’ Ingredients—An Opportunity to Reduce Agrowaste
(MDPI, 2018)
Mango is a commercially important tropical fruit. During its processing, peel and seed kernel are discarded as waste but ... |
Article
Impact of thermal treatments on the bioaccessibility of phytoene and phytofluene in relation to changes in the microstructure and size of orange juice particles
(Elsevier, 2018)
The interest in phytoene and phytofluene is expanding. In this study their bioaccessibility from thermally treated orange ... |
Article
Extraction of carotenoids from cantaloupe waste and determination of its mineral composition
(Elsevier, 2018)
The carotenoid and mineral levels as well as the in vitro antioxidant capacity, using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl ... |
Article
Phytoene and Phytofluene Isolated from a Tomato Extract are Readily Incorporated in Mixed Micelles and Absorbed by Caco-2 Cells, as Compared to Lycopene, and SR-BI is Involved in their Cellular Uptake
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2018)
Scope: Absorption mechanisms of phytoene (PT) and phytofluene (PTF) are poorly known. The main objectives of the study are ... |
Article
Preliminary Data on the Safety of Phytoene- and Phytofluene-Rich Products for Human Use including Topical Application
(Hindawi, 2018)
The colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene are comparatively understudied compounds found in common foods (e.g., ... |
Article
Comprehensive Database of Carotenoid Contents in Ibero-American Foods. A Valuable Tool in the Context of Functional Foods and the Establishment of Recommended Intakes of Bioactives
(American Chemical Society, 2018)
Foods that are commonly consumed in the diet are considered to provide more than 40 different carotenoids. However, the ... |
PhD Thesis
Estudio sobre el contenido en carotenoides y compuestos fenólicos de tomates y flores en el contexto de la alimentación funcional.
(2017)
Numerosos estudios demuestran que una dieta apropiada y rica en compuestos bioactivos como carotenoides y compuestos ... |
Chapter of Book
Consideraciones generales para el análisis de los carotenoides
(Terracota, 2017)
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Article
Effect of regulated deficit irrigation on quality parameters, carotenoids and phenolics of diverse tomato varieties (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
(Elsevier, 2017)
This study aims to evaluate the effects of regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) and of cluster position (CI: first and second ... |
Chapter of Book
Análisis de carotenoides por cromatografía líquida de alta resolución
(Terracota, 2017)
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Chapter of Book
Tabla de contenido en carotenoides de alimentos iberoamericanos
(Terracota, 2017)
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Chapter of Book
Carotenoides: estructura, propiedades y funciones
(Editorial Terracota, 2017)
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Book
Carotenoides en agroalimentación y salud
(Editorial Terracota, SA, 2017)
Los carotenoides son compuestos especiales; si bien es común referirse a ellos como pigmentos, lo cierto es que son ... |
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Article
Banana passion fruit (Passiflora mollissima (Kunth) L.H. Bailey): microencapsulation, phytochemical composition and antioxidant capacity
(MDPI, 2017)
Passiflora mollissima (Kunth) L.H. Bailey is an exotic fruit native to South America, known as taxo in Ecuador. This paper ... |
Presentation
Investigación en color y calidad de alimentos
(3ciencias, 2016)
En esta ponencia se pretende presentar a los alumnos de la Escuela Politécnica Superior, las líneas de investigación del ... |
Article
In vitro antioxidant capacity of tomato products: Relationships with their lycopene, phytoene, phytofluene and alpha-tocopherol contents, evaluation of interactions and correlation with reflectance measurements
(Academic Press Inc., 2016)
Tomato products were analysed for their carotenoids and a-tocopherol contents to study the contribution of individual ... |
PhD Thesis
Effect of the diet on the levels of carotenoids, retinol and alpha-tocopherol in biological fluids and tissues from animals of different species
(2015)
En la presente tesis doctoral hemos estudiado el efecto de diferentes dieras en los niveles de carotenoides, retinoides y ... |
Article
A comprehensive review on the colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene
(Elsevier, 2015)
Carotenoids and their derivatives are versatile isoprenoids involved in many varied actions, hence their importance in the ... |
Article
Carotenoids and fat-soluble vitamins in horse tissues: a comparison with cattle
(Cambridge University Press, 2015)
Carotenoids are important for human health because of their provitamin A function among other biological actions. Their ... |
Article
Hydrophilic antioxidant compounds in orange juice from different fruit cultivars: Composition and antioxidant activity evaluated by chemical and cellular based (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) assays
(Academic Press Inc., 2015)
Antioxidant capacity was evaluated by a cellular model (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and chemical methods (FRAP, TEAC and ... |
Article
Changes in antioxidant capacity and colour associated with the formation of β-carotene epoxides and oxidative cleavage derivatives
(Elsevier, 2014)
In this study HPLC-DAD-MS/MS was applied for the identification of compounds derived from (all-E)-β-carotene following ... |
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Article
Spectroradiometry vs. digital image analysis in colour measurement in juices from different orange and mandarin varieties
(Sociedad Española de Óptica, 2014)
In this work the colour of orange and mandarin juices from different varieties was evaluated by two instrumental methods: ... |
Article
Bioaccessibility, antioxidant activity and colour of carotenoids in ultrafrozen orange juices: Influence of thawing conditions
(Elsevier, 2013)
Ultrafrozen orange juices are produced to preserve the nutritional and sensory quality of the fresh juices. However the ... |
Article
Industrial orange juice debittering: Impact on bioactive compounds and nutritional value
(Elsevier, 2013)
The impact of an industrial debittering process (DP) on nutritional and bioactive compounds in orange juice (OJ) was ... |
Article
Effect of orange juices processing on the color, particle size, and bioaccessibility of carotenoids
(American Chemical Society, 2012)
This study was aimed at assessing the differences between industrially processed and hand-squeezed orange juices (OJs) in ... |
Article
Effects of Farming Practices on the Quality of Ultra-frozen Mandarin Juice
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2012)
The effects of the farming type (organic or conventional) and cyclodextrin addition on the quality (loss of ascorbic acid, ... |
Article
Visual and instrumental evaluation of orange juice color: A consumers' preference study
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011)
This study was aimed at (1) finding out correlations between the instrumental and the sensory evaluation of color attributes ... |
Article
Plastid analysis of pigmented undifferentiated cells of marigold Tagetes erecta L. by transmission electron microscopy
(Springer Nature, 2011)
Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers are primarily used in industry for their high pigment content. Flower color development ... |
Article
Color of orange juices in relation to their carotenoid contents as assessed from different spectroscopic data
(Elsevier, 2011)
The color of orange juice influences consumers' choice, hence much importance has been given to the assessment of this ... |
Article
Effects of β-cyclodextrin addition and farming type on vitamin C, antioxidant activity, carotenoids profile, and sensory analysis in pasteurised orange juices
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011)
The effects of organic farming, pasteurisation and addition of β-cyclodextrin on the content of vitamin C, colour, carotenoids ... |
Article
A novel and enhanced approach for the assessment of the total carotenoid content of foods based on multipoint spectroscopic measurements
(Elsevier, 2011)
We have devised a more sensible approach to estimate the carotenoid content of orange juices, which can be regarded as a ... |
Article
Application of tristimulus colorimetry to evaluate colour changes during the ripening of Colombian guava (Psidium guajava L.) varieties with different carotenoid pattern
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011)
The pigment composition of three Colombian guava varieties, Regional roja, Regional blanca, and Palmira ICA-1, in unripe, ... |
Article
Effects of Salinity Stress on Carotenoids, Anthocyanins, and Color of Diverse Tomato Genotypes
(American Chemical Society, 2011)
One nonanthocyanin-accumulating (Ailsa Craig) and three anthocyanin-accumulating tomato genotypes (Anthocyanin fruit type, ... |
Presentation
Influencia del tipo de cultivo en el color y el contenido en pigmentos de diferentes variedades de tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
(Universidad de Alicante. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2010)
En este trabajo se evalúa el color y la composición en pigmentos (carotenoides y antocianinas) de diferentes variedades ... |
Article
Estudio preliminar sobre la utilidad del color para clasificar los zumos de naranja según su elaboración
(Sociedad Española de Óptica, 2010)
En este trabajo se caracteriza el color de los zumos de naranja comerciales y se explora la utilidad de las coordenadas ... |
Presentation
Utilidad del color para clasificar los zumos de naranja según su elaboración
(Universidad de Alicante. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2010)
En este trabajo se caracteriza el color de los zumos de naranja comerciales y se explora la utilidad de las coordenadas ... |
Article
The color of olive oils: The pigments and their likely health benefits and visual and instrumental methods of analysis
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)
The color of olive oils, and of foods in general, can influence consumer choices to a large extent and can be related to ... |
Patent. Invention
Procedimiento de mejora para la extracción de compuestos volátiles y cromáticos de la uva
(Oficina Española de Patentes y Marcas (OEPM), 2009)
Procedimiento de mejora para la extracción de compuestos volátiles y cromáticos de la uva. La presente invención tiene por ... |
Article
Optimization of olive-fruit paste production using a methodological proposal based on a sensory and objective color analysis
(Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2009)
Este trabajo presenta la optimización de las condiciones de formulación de una pasta de aceitunas. La elaboración comprendió ... |
Article
Pigmentos carotenoides: consideraciones estructurales y fisioquímicas
(Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición, 2007)
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PhD Thesis
Estudio de los carotenoides y del color de zumos de naranja
(2005)
OBJETIVOS De acuerdo con lo expuesto en la introducción, los pigmentos carotenoides, aparte de ser responsables de la ... |
Article
Estabilidad de los pigmentos carotenoides en los alimentos
(Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición, 2004)
Los pigmentos carotenoides son compuestos responsables de la coloración de gran número de alimentos vegetales y animales. ... |
Article
Importancia nutricional de los pigmentos carotenoides
(Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición, 2004)
Los pigmentos carotenoides son compuestos responsables de la coloración de gran número de alimentos vegetales y animales, ... |