Carotenoid bioaccessibility in fruit and vegetable based systems KU Leuven
Carotenoids are important micronutrients that have been linked with several health benefits. To exert the health benefits, carotenoids must be absorbed and reach their site of action. The absorption process of carotenoids consists of various steps including release from the food matrix, solubilization into a lipid phase, incorporation into micelles (i.e. bioaccessibility) and uptake through the intestine epithelia. However, previous ...