Review on microalgae protein and its current and future utilisation in the food industry

P Bhatnagar, P Gururani, N Singh… - … Journal of Food …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Microalgae, the photosynthetic microorganisms, open novel commercial opportunities for
developing new products because of their abundance in protein, carbohydrates, pigments …

Narrative review of the current and future perspectives of Phycobiliproteins' applications in the Food Industry: From natural colors to alternative proteins

S Minić, N Gligorijević, L Veličković… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Vivid-colored phycobiliproteins (PBPs) have emerging potential as food colors and
alternative proteins in the food industry. However, enhancing their application potential …

Algae: A promising and sustainable protein-rich food ingredient for bakery and dairy products

P Bhatnagar, P Gururani, A Parveen, P Gautam… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
The consumer demand for protein rich foods urges the exploration for novel products of
natural origin. Algae can be considered as a gold mine of different bioactive compounds …

Microalgae Proteins as Sustainable Ingredients in Novel Foods: Recent Developments and Challenges

OK Mosibo, G Ferrentino, CC Udenigwe - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are receiving increased attention in the food sector as a sustainable ingredient
due to their high protein content and nutritional value. They contain up to 70% proteins with …

Study of alginate-encapsulated phycoerythrin in promoting the biological activity of synbiotic ice cream with Lactobacillus casei

M Chamari, SAA Anvar, R Pourahmad, B Nowruzi… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This study examines the effect of phycoerythrin (PE) from a cyanobacterial Nostoc strain
encapsulated with alginate as a potential prebiotic to produce synbiotic ice cream products …

Short-term effects of spirulina consumption on glycemic responses and blood pressure in healthy young adults: results from two randomized clinical trials

F Lympaki, M Giannoglou, E Magriplis, DL Bothou… - Metabolites, 2022 - mdpi.com
The effects of spirulina consumption added in foods were investigated in two crossover
clinical trials (n= 13 different healthy adults). In Trial-1 adults consumed cookies with-and …

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

WS Ang, PE Kee, JCW Lan, WH Chen, JS Chang… - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Microalgae present a sustainable and nutritionally rich alternative to conventional food
sources, addressing global food security and environmental challenges. This review …

Chemical and physical characterization of microencapsulated Spirulina fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum

G Özyurt, L Uslu, M Durmuş, Y Sakarya, T Uzlaşir… - Algal Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Spirulina fermented by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) stands out among innovative fermented
products with bioactive properties. In addition, the fermentation of algae with LAB has a …

Development and Characterization of Cultured Buttermilk Fortified with Spirulina plantensis and Its Physico-Chemical and Functional Characteristics

H Rose, S Bakshi, P Kanetkar, SJ Lukose, J Felix… - Dairy, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, there has been an unprecedented increase in the demand for fermented
dairy products due to medical recommendations and lifestyle preferences. Cultured …

Bio-converted Spirulina for nutraceutical chewing candy formulations rich in L-glutamic and gamma-aminobutyric acids

E Bartkiene, E Tolpeznikaite, D Klupsaite, V Starkute… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study aimed at evaluating changes of microalgae Spirulina during its fermentation with
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum No. 122 strain, and further at incorporating Spirulina bio …