Cited by 32Algal biology and biofuel productionFood Industry and Aquatic BiologySeaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds

Unveiling the rise of microalgae-based foods in the global market: Perspective views and way forward

Ang, Wei Shan, Kee, Phei Er, Lan, John Chi-Wei, Chen, Wei-Hsin, Chang, Jo-Shu, Khoo, Kuan Shiong·2025·Food Bioscience

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  • Unfavourable sensory attributes such as fishy taste, dark green colour, and marine odour can hinder acceptance in mainstream food markets.

    “Additionally, unfavourable sensory attributes, such as a fishy taste, dark green colour, and marine odour, can hinder acceptance in mainstream food markets [24,25].”
  • High production and processing costs, batch-to-batch variability, difficulties in extraction and standardisation, and limited consumer familiarity are barriers to microalgae adoption.

    “Key challenges include high production and processing costs, batch-to-batch variability, difficulties in the extraction and standardisation of bioactive compounds, and limited consumer familiarity.”
  • Microalgae supply high-quality proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and functional compounds suitable for a broad range of food and beverage applications.

    “They supply high-quality proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and functional compounds suitable for a broad range of food and beverage applications [24,28,81,82].”
  • Sensory challenges related to marine flavours, dark pigmentation, and strong odours remain critical barriers to wider acceptance of microalgae in foods.

    “sensory challenges related to marine flavours, dark pigmentation, and strong odours remain critical barriers to wider acceptance.”
  • Dietary supplements dominate the microalgae market, particularly products featuring Spirulina and Chlorella.

    “dietary supplements dominate the market, particularly products featuring Spirulina and Chlorella, valued for their rich protein content and comprehensive micronutrient profiles [24,81].”

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Authors
Ang, W. S., Kee, P. E., Lan, J. C.-W., Chen, W.-H., Chang, J.-S., & Khoo, K. S.
Affiliations
  • Yuan Ze University (TW)
  • Tunghai University (TW)
Corresponding author
Khoo, Kuan Shiong
Venue
Food Bioscience
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2025-04
Volume
66
Pages
105390
ISSN
2212-4292 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4403977818
Cited by
32
References
174
Citations by year
2026: 18 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 1
FWCI
2.14
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Food Bioscience (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Research and Development (113-HRD-07)
  • National Science and Technology Council (NSTC112-2222-E-155-005)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Food Industry and Aquatic Biology
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
Keywords
Spirulina, Chlorella, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, microalgal pigments, functional foods, dietary supplements, carbon sequestration, carbon credits, food security, sustainable agriculture, sensory acceptability, commercialization, regulatory framework, consumer acceptance, future food systems

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