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
![]() 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), 2023-01-01)
The work describes the carotenoid synthesis process by Rhodotorula glutinis P4M422 using an agro-industrial waste as the ... |
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![]() 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), 2023-01-01)
Shrimp side streams represent an important natural source of astaxanthin. Optimization of the astaxanthin extraction process ... |
Article
![]() Effect of regulated deficit irrigation on commercial quality parameters, carotenoids, phenolics and sugars of the black cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) ʽSunchocolaʼ
(Elsevier, 2022-01-01)
In this preliminary study, the effect of regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) on the commercial quality (size, weight, soluble ... |
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![]() Nutricosmetics: Vanity Can Help Increase the Consumption of Health-Promoting Foods in the Sustainability Era
(American Chemical Society, 2022-01-01)
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![]() 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), 2022-01-01)
Carotenoids are isoprenoid pigments, and sources of vitamin A in humans. The first metabolic pathway for their synthesis ... |
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), 2021-01-01)
The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution of polyphenolic and isoprenoid compounds and organic acids in ... |
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![]() The colourless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene: sources, consumption, bioavailability and health effects
(Elsevier, 2021-01-01)
Phytoene and phytofluene are rarities among carotenoids as they are colourless, have a less rigid conformation and differ ... |
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![]() Screening for Innovative Sources of Carotenoids and Phenolic Antioxidants among Flowers
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-01-01)
Flowers have been used for centuries in decoration and traditional medicine, and as components of dishes. In this study, ... |
Article
![]() Assessment of food sources and the intake of the colourless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene in Spain
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-01-01)
Phytoene (PT) and phytofluene (PTF), colorless carotenoids, have largely been ignored in food science studies, food ... |
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![]() 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., 2021-01-01)
Carotenoids are versatile isoprenoids that are important in food quality and health promotion. There is a need to establish ... |
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![]() European Database of Carotenoid Levels in Foods. Factors Affecting Carotenoid Content
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2021-01-01)
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, 2021-01-01)
Although oral drug delivery is the preferred administration route and has been used for centuries, modern drug discovery ... |
Article
![]() In vitro biological activities of fruits and leaves of elaeagnus multiflora thunb. And their isoprenoids and polyphenolics profile
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2020-01-01)
The objective of this study was in-depth identification of carotenoids and polyphenolic compounds in leaves and fruits of ... |
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![]() Antioxidant activity, carotenoids, chlorophylls and mineral composition from leaves of Pallenis spinosa: An Algerian medicinal plant
(Walter de Gruyter, 2020-01-01)
Plant and medicinal herbs are important sources of bioactive compounds and minerals that can play a role in preventing ... |
Article
![]() Characterization of Andean Blueberry in Bioactive Compounds, Evaluation of Biological Properties, and In Vitro Bioaccessibility
(MDPI, 2020-01-01)
The aim of this study was to evaluate Andean blueberries (Vaccinium floribundum Kunth) from Ecuador as a potential functional ... |
Article
![]() High-pressure homogenization as compared to pasteurization as a sustainable approach to obtain mandarin juices with improved bioaccessibility of carotenoids and flavonoids
(Elsevier, 2020-01-01)
High-pressure technologies are among those with increased interest in the sustainable production of quality-enhanced food ... |
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![]() Influence of high pressure homogenization and pasteurization on the in vitro bioaccessibility of carotenoids and flavonoids in orange juice
(Elsevier, 2020-01-01)
Production of high-quality healthy foods through sustainable methodologies is an urgent necessity. High pressure homogenization ... |
Article
![]() A comprehensive review on carotenoids in foods and feeds: status quo, applications, patents, and research needs
(Taylor & Francis, 2020-01-01)
Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the diet of humans. Unlike the other ... |
Article
![]() Skin Carotenoids in Public Health and Nutricosmetics: The Emerging Roles and Applications of the UV Radiation-Absorbing Colourless Carotenoids Phytoene and Phytofluene
(MDPI, 2019-01-01)
In this work, the importance of dietary carotenoids in skin health and appearance is comprehensively reviewed and discussed. ... |
Article
![]() Comparison of the bioavailability and intestinal absorption sites of phytoene, phytofluene, lycopene and β-carotene
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)
The mechanisms of main tomato carotenes (phytoene, phytofluene, lycopene and β-carotene) intestinal absorption are still ... |
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![]() Study of commercial quality parameters, sugars, phenolics, carotenoids and plastids in different tomato varieties
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)
The aim of this study was to assess commercial quality parameters, sugars, phenolics, carotenoids and plastid in diverse ... |
Article
![]() Yield response to regulated deficit irrigation of greenhouse cherry tomatoes
(Elsevier, 2019-01-01)
Around the world, the tomato is considered the most important vegetable because of the extent of the cultivated area. In ... |
PhD Thesis
![]() ![]() Hacia el uso de carotenoides incoloros como ingredientes funcionales de alimentos.
(2018-09-01)
Durante el periodo de la tesis se llevaron a cabo estudios in vitro para evaluar la bioaccesibilidad del fitoeno (PT) y ... |
Article
![]() A global perspective on carotenoids: metabolism, biotechnology, and benefits for nutrition and health.
(Elsevier, 2018-04-04)
Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic organisms and some non-photosynthetic ... |
Article
![]() Biological Active Ecuadorian Mango ‘Tommy Atkins’ Ingredients—An Opportunity to Reduce Agrowaste
(MDPI, 2018-01-01)
Mango is a commercially important tropical fruit. During its processing, peel and seed kernel are discarded as waste but ... |
Article
![]() Preliminary Data on the Safety of Phytoene- and Phytofluene-Rich Products for Human Use including Topical Application
(Hindawi, 2018-01-01)
The colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene are comparatively understudied compounds found in common foods (e.g., ... |
Article
![]() Antioxidants (carotenoids and phenolics) profile of cherry tomatoes as influenced by deficit irrigation, ripening and cluster
(Elsevier, 2018-01-01)
The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the effect of regulated deficit irrigation, cluster, ... |
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, 2018-01-01)
Scope: Absorption mechanisms of phytoene (PT) and phytofluene (PTF) are poorly known. The main objectives of the study are ... |
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, 2018-01-01)
The interest in phytoene and phytofluene is expanding. In this study their bioaccessibility from thermally treated orange ... |
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, 2018-01-01)
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.
(2017-09-28)
Numerosos estudios demuestran que una dieta apropiada y rica en compuestos bioactivos como carotenoides y compuestos ... |
Article
![]() Banana passion fruit (Passiflora mollissima (Kunth) L.H. Bailey): microencapsulation, phytochemical composition and antioxidant capacity
(MDPI, 2017-01-01)
Passiflora mollissima (Kunth) L.H. Bailey is an exotic fruit native to South America, known as taxo in Ecuador. This paper ... |
Book
![]() Carotenoides en agroalimentación y salud
(Editorial Terracota, SA, 2017-01-01)
Los carotenoides son compuestos especiales; si bien es común referirse a ellos como pigmentos, lo cierto es que son ... |
Article
![]() Effect of regulated deficit irrigation on quality parameters, carotenoids and phenolics of diverse tomato varieties (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
(Elsevier, 2017-01-01)
This study aims to evaluate the effects of regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) and of cluster position (CI: first and second ... |
Presentation
![]() Investigación en color y calidad de alimentos
(3ciencias, 2016-01-01)
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., 2016-01-01)
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
(2015-06-12)
En la presente tesis doctoral hemos estudiado el efecto de diferentes dieras en los niveles de carotenoides, retinoides y ... |
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., 2015-01-01)
Antioxidant capacity was evaluated by a cellular model (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and chemical methods (FRAP, TEAC and ... |
Article
![]() A comprehensive review on the colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene
(Elsevier, 2015-01-01)
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, 2015-01-01)
Carotenoids are important for human health because of their provitamin A function among other biological actions. Their ... |
Article
![]() Spectroradiometry vs. digital image analysis in colour measurement in juices from different orange and mandarin varieties
(Sociedad Española de Óptica, 2014-01-01)
In this work the colour of orange and mandarin juices from different varieties was evaluated by two instrumental methods: ... |
Article
![]() Callus culture development from two varieties of Tagetes erecta and carotenoids production
(Elsevier, 2014-01-01)
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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, 2010-01-01)
En este trabajo se evalúa el color y la composición en pigmentos (carotenoides y antocianinas) de diferentes variedades ... |
Presentation
![]() Utilidad del color para clasificar los zumos de naranja según su elaboración
(Universidad de Alicante. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2010-01-01)
En este trabajo se caracteriza el color de los zumos de naranja comerciales y se explora la utilidad de las coordenadas ... |
Article
![]() Estudio preliminar sobre la utilidad del color para clasificar los zumos de naranja según su elaboración
(Sociedad Española de Óptica, 2010-01-01)
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, 2010-01-01)
The color of olive oils, and of foods in general, can influence consumer choices to a large extent and can be related to ... |
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), 2009-01-01)
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, 2007-01-01)
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PhD Thesis
![]() ![]() Estudio de los carotenoides y del color de zumos de naranja
(2005-04-22)
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, 2004-01-01)
Los pigmentos carotenoides son compuestos responsables de la coloración de gran número de alimentos vegetales y animales. ... |
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![]() Importancia nutricional de los pigmentos carotenoides
(Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición, 2004-01-01)
Los pigmentos carotenoides son compuestos responsables de la coloración de gran número de alimentos vegetales y animales, ... |