Algae have been consumed for millennia in several parts of the world as food, food
supplements, and additives, due to their unique organoleptic properties and nutritional and …

Current agricultural and food production practices are facing extreme stress, posed by
climate change and an ever-increasing human population. The pressure to feed nearly 8 …

Microalgae biomass can offer several compounds beneficial to human nutrition, including
lipids, proteins, minerals and pigments. In this sense, microalgae-based foods are already …

Background Carotenoids are among the most important pigments found in nature, which are
synthesized by various eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. With few knows exceptions …

Background Enzymatic hydrolysates containing peptides with biological activity are being
studied as potential novel ingredients in functional foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals …

Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid currently being produced by chemical synthesis and
by extraction from the biomass of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Other microalgae …

Food shortage and finite planetary resources are the most significant problems that mankind
must deal with in the 21st century. Climate change, diminishing arable land and potable …

The rapid increase in global population and shrinkage of agricultural land necessitates the
use of cost-effective renewable sources as alternative to excessive resource-demanding …

The use of microalgae proteins as an alternative protein source in the European food market
is becoming increasingly important. Despite their potential, these foods are still relatively …

Simple Summary The world population is expected to grow by over 2 billion people in the
coming decades, involving an increase in agricultural production. Agriculture demands huge …