Improvement in the Coloration and Quality of Japanese Quail Eggs Through Supplementation with Natural Pigments

Improvement in the Coloration and Quality of Japanese Quail Eggs Through Supplementation with Natural Pigments

This study evaluated the effects of natural pigments, such as paprika extract and marigold flower extract, on performance, egg quality, carotenoid content in the yolk, and shelf life of Japanese quail eggs. The experiment included 160 birds, divided into 4 treatment groups, as follows: 0.8% paprika...

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Main Authors: Jean Kaique Valentim, Alexander Alexandre de Almeida, Felipe Cardoso Serpa, Maria Fernanda de Castro Burbarelli, Gisele Aparecida Felix, Kaique Moreira Gomes, Caio Cesar dos Ouros, Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara, Sílvia Maria Martelli, Claudia Marie Komiyama, Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Poultry
Subjects:
beta-carotene
egg quality
marigold flower
paprika extract
shelf life
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2674-1164/4/2/25
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