Seaweeds as a source of functional proteins
Protein is one of the major macronutrients essential in human nutrition. Protein sources
especially animal sourced proteins are expensive, thus much work has been carried out to …
especially animal sourced proteins are expensive, thus much work has been carried out to …
Challenging microalgal vitamins for human health
Background Vitamins' deficiency in humans is an important threat worldwide and requires
solutions. In the concept of natural biofactory for bioactive compounds production …
solutions. In the concept of natural biofactory for bioactive compounds production …
[HTML][HTML] Microalgae of interest as food source: Biochemical composition and digestibility
A Niccolai, GC Zittelli, L Rodolfi, N Biondi, MR Tredici - Algal Research, 2019 - Elsevier
Microalgae are considered a very interesting source for the development of new food
products and can be used to enhance the nutritional value of conventional foods, due to …
products and can be used to enhance the nutritional value of conventional foods, due to …
Microalgae biomass as an alternative ingredient in cookies: Sensory, physical and chemical properties, antioxidant activity and in vitro digestibility
AP Batista, A Niccolai, P Fradinho, S Fragoso, I Bursic… - Algal research, 2017 - Elsevier
Microalgae can be regarded as an alternative and promising food ingredient due to their
nutritional composition, richness in bioactive compounds, and because they are considered …
nutritional composition, richness in bioactive compounds, and because they are considered …
Development of new microalgae-based sourdough “crostini”: functional effects of Arthrospira platensis (spirulina) addition
A Niccolai, M Venturi, V Galli, N Pini, L Rodolfi… - Scientific Reports, 2019 - nature.com
The aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of Arthrospira platensis F&M-C256
(spirulina) incorporation on the nutritional and functional properties of “crostini”, a leavened …
(spirulina) incorporation on the nutritional and functional properties of “crostini”, a leavened …
Lactic Acid Fermentation of Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) in a Vegetal Soybean Drink for Developing New Functional Lactose-Free Beverages
A Niccolai, K Bažec, L Rodolfi, N Biondi… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the suitability of Arthrospira platensis F&M-
C256 (spirulina) biomass in a vegetal soybean drink or in water, as substrate for lactic acid …
C256 (spirulina) biomass in a vegetal soybean drink or in water, as substrate for lactic acid …
Heat treatment increases the protein bioaccessibility in the red seaweed dulse (Palmaria palmata), but not in the brown seaweed winged kelp (Alaria esculenta)
HK Maehre, GK Edvinsen, KE Eilertsen… - Journal of applied …, 2016 - Springer
Bioaccessibility of plant proteins has been shown to be inferior to that of proteins of animal
origin. Heat treatment has been shown to positively affect this in some plants. The aim of this …
origin. Heat treatment has been shown to positively affect this in some plants. The aim of this …
Proteins extracted from seaweed Undaria pinnatifida and their potential uses as foods and nutraceuticals
Isolation and utilization of proteins from seaweeds have been a novel trend in the world at
present due to the increasing demand for healthy non-animal proteins. The attention of …
present due to the increasing demand for healthy non-animal proteins. The attention of …
In vitro bioaccessibility of proteins and bioactive compounds of wild and cultivated seaweeds from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence
MMM Vasconcelos, GV Marson, LE Rioux… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Despite the increased interest in macroalgae protein and fibers, little information is available
on their bioaccessibility. The application of an in vitro gastrointestinal digestion model to …
on their bioaccessibility. The application of an in vitro gastrointestinal digestion model to …
The Potential of the Marine Microalga Diacronema lutheri in the Prevention of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in High-Fat-Fed Wistar Rats
C Mayer, M Côme, L Ulmann, I Martin, GC Zittelli… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids n-3 series (n-3 LC-PUFAs), especially
eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, are known to exert preventive effects on …
eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, are known to exert preventive effects on …