Chitosan and lipid-rich carotenoprotein with their
well-known functional properties can be extracted from
shrimp heads which is available in large amount from
shrimp processing industry.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This research was supported by the International
Foundation for Science, Stockholm, Sweden and Ministry
of Education and Training, Vietnam, through a research
grant to Dr Trang Si Trung. The authors would like to
extend their thanks to Mr. Nguyen Cong Minh and Ms.
Nguyen Thi Nhu Thuong for supporting lab works.