Nutrient and toxicant levels as well as their bioavailability in S. latissima and Ulva species
(fenestrata, intestinalis, rigida) were reviewed. Nutritional quality was assessed by nutrient …

Background Kappaphycus alvarezii is the 5th world's most cultivated macroalgae, since it is
an essential source of carrageenan, widely used in food industry. However, K. alvarezii is an …

In a few Southeast Asian nations, seaweeds have been a staple of the cuisine since
prehistoric times. Seaweeds are currently becoming more and more popular around the …

Los extractos de algas marinas son ampliamente utilizados en la agricultura como
bioestimulantes del crecimiento vegetal y constituyen una alternativa ecológica al consumo …

Background Pollution by marine plastic debris becomes an increasing global concern.
Characteristics of petroleum-based plastics pollution and its absorbed metals in Marina …

Organic monogastric agriculture is challenged because of a limited availability of regional
and organic protein-rich ingredients to fulfill the amino acid requirements. The development …

To routinely assess whether consumed food meets international guidelines, a single
analytical method able to quantify minerals and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in real food …

As a precursor to risk assessment and risk management through consuming contaminated
seafood, food safety needs to be quantified and assured. Seaweed is an increasing dietary …

In the present study, we have assessed the degree of contamination of heavy metals (Cd,
Cu, Pb, and Zn) in ten species of red and brown seaweeds, the seasonal variations in the …

Zambia has been mining cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), and lead (Pb) for over a century, with
discharges entering wetlands without investigations on the level of sediment pollution and …