Carotenoid Pigments of Japanese Anchovy

Abstract

The major carotenoid pigment obtained from skin of japanese anchovy has been designated as anchovyxanthin.
The present investigation, however, revealed the identity of anchovyxanthin with authentic zeaxanthin by direct comparison of their chemical and physical properties.
The presence of other carotenoid pigments, namely, β-carotene and astaxanthin, was also clarified.