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Microalgae as food and supplement

Kay, Robert A., Barton, Larry L.·1991·Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

Abstract

The microalgae Chlorella spp., Dunaliella spp., and Scenedesmus spp., and the cyanobacteria Spirulina spp., and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, are being used as nutrient-dense foods and sources of fine chemicals. They have significant amounts of lipid, protein, chlorophyll, carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, and unique pigments. They may also have potent probiotic compounds that enhance health. Their historical and current use are reviewed in this article.

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  • Many aquatic plants are very rich in protein and are a highly nutritional food that can offer beneficial advantages as a food supplement and have significant medicinal properties.

    “Many aquatic plants are very rich in protein and are a highly nutritional food that can offer many beneficial advantages as a food supplement as well as having significant medicinal properties [148–150].”

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Authors
Kay, R. A., & Barton, L. L.
Affiliations
University of New Mexico (US)
Venue
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Published
1991-01
Volume
30
Issue
6
Pages
555-573
ISSN
  • 1040-8398 (ISSN-L)
  • 1549-7852
OpenAlex
W2026261205
Cited by
408
References
96
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.53
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Food Industry and Aquatic Biology
Keywords
microalgae, Chlorella, Dunaliella, Scenedesmus, Spirulina, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, cyanobacteria, functional foods, dietary supplements, lipids, proteins, carotenoids, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, pigments, probiotics, health benefits
MeSH terms
Animals, Diet, Food, Food Supply, Humans, Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Nutritive Value, Eukaryota

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