Brown Algae as Functional Food Source of Fucoxanthin: A Review

Fucoxanthin is an algae-specific xanthophyll of aquatic carotenoid. It is prevalent in brown seaweed because it functions as a light-harvesting complex for algal photosynthesis and photoprotection. Its exceptional chemical structure exhibits numerous biological activities that benefit human health....

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Published in:Foods 2022-07, Vol.11 (15), p.2235
Main Authors: Din, Nur Akmal Solehah, Mohd Alayudin, ‘Ain Sajda, Sofian-Seng, Noor-Soffalina, Rahman, Hafeedza Abdul, Mohd Razali, Noorul Syuhada, Lim, Seng Joe, Wan Mustapha, Wan Aida
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algae
Algae harvesting
Anticancer properties
aquatic natural product
Bioactive compounds
Biological activity
Biosynthesis
brown seaweed
carotenoid
Carotenoids
Diabetes mellitus
Food
Food science
Food sources
Fucoxanthin
functional foods
Functional foods & nutraceuticals
Inflammation
Light
Light-harvesting complex
Metabolites
Photosynthesis
Review
Salinity
Seaweeds
Xanthophylls
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Summary:Fucoxanthin is an algae-specific xanthophyll of aquatic carotenoid. It is prevalent in brown seaweed because it functions as a light-harvesting complex for algal photosynthesis and photoprotection. Its exceptional chemical structure exhibits numerous biological activities that benefit human health. Due to these valuable properties, fucoxanthin’s potential as a potent source for functional food, feed, and medicine is being explored extensively today. This article has thoroughly reviewed the availability and biosynthesis of fucoxanthin in the brown seaweed, as well as the mechanism behind it. We included the literature findings concerning the beneficial bioactivities of fucoxanthin such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, antidiabetic, anticancer, and other potential activities. Last, an additional view on its potential as a functional food ingredient has been discussed to facilitate a broader application of fucoxanthin as a promising bioactive compound.
ISSN:2304-8158
2304-8158
DOI:10.3390/foods11152235