Dunaliella Salina source of β-Caroten
β-Caroten is a carotenoid found in all green plants where it is localized in the chloroplast.
It is used in food industry for many purpose and has also been shown to be a good scavenger of free radicals.
It appears therefore to have a role as a protective agent against many health problems.
At present, most of the commercially available β-caroten is produced by synthetic means but at same time it can be also produced by Dunaliella Salina.