Abstract
The effects of light-emitting diode (LED) irradiation characterized by different emission wavelengths on the E/Z-isomerization and degradation of astaxanthin were investigated. LED irradiation slightly promoted Z-isomerization of astaxanthin, whereas the all-E-isomerization was highly efficiently promoted at specific wavelengths, especially at 365 nm. Astaxanthin isomers did not degrade significantly when dissolved in ethanol and subjected to LED irradiation conditions for 300 min. However, significant degradation was achieved when ethyl acetate was used for dissolution, and the samples were irradiated at the wavelength of 405 nm. The addition of α-tocopherol suppressed the photodegradation of astaxanthin. LED irradiation significantly affected the physical properties of astaxanthin Z-isomers. Irradiation with 365, 405, and 470 nm LEDs enhanced the color value (redness) and crystallinity of the Z-isomers via an all-E-isomerization reaction. These findings can contribute to the development of technologies that can arbitrarily control the E/Z-isomer ratio and physical properties of astaxanthin.
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