Microalgal Proteins and Bioactives for Food, Feed, and Other Applications
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Abstract
Microalgae are a known source of proteins, prebiotics, lipids, small molecules, anti-oxidants and bioactives with health benefits that can be harnessed for the development of functional foods, feeds, cosmeceuticals and pharmaceuticals. This review collates information on the supply, processing costs, target markets and value of microalgae, as well as microalgal proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals. It discusses the potential impact that microalgae could have on global food and feed supply and highlights gaps that exist with regards to the use of microalgal proteins and ingredients as foods and supplements.
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OpenAlex topics: Algal biology and biofuel production
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Department of Biotechnology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technicka 5, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojova 135/1, 165 02 Prague, Czech Republic
Food BioSciences Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, 15 Dublin, Ireland
Funding
EU Interreg, North West Europe (NWE) · Erasmus
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