The availability of astaxanthin from shrimp shell wastes through microbial fermentations, Aeromonas hydrophila and cell disruptions

• Main Authors: Cheong, Jee Yin, Abd Aziz, Nor Azwady, Go, Rusea, Ulul Azmi, Noormasshela, Abdul Ghafar, Nurul Shaziera, Ahmad Adli, Azleen, Mustafa, Muskhazli
• Format: Article
• Published: Friends Science Publishers 2014
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/35635/; http://www.fspublishers.org/Issue.php?categoryID=123
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

The removal of chitin and protein is crucial for the extraction of astaxanthin from shrimp shells. While the traditional method uses chemical extraction, the current study emphasises on the use of microbial enzyme, which is safer for the environment throughout the extraction process. Aeromonas hydro...