Application of Arthrospira platensis for Medicinal Purposes and the Food Industry: A Review of the Literature

G Gentscheva, K Nikolova, V Panayotova, K Peycheva… - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Arthrospira platensis is a filamentous cyanobacterium of the class Cyanophyceae and is the
most cultivated photosynthetic prokaryote. It is used in the pharmaceutical sector, medicine …

Biocolorants in food: Sources, extraction, applications and future prospects

M Thakur, VK Modi - Critical Reviews in Food Science and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Color of a food is one of the major factors influencing its acceptance by consumers. At
presently synthetic dyes are the most commonly used food colorant in food industry by …

The utility of algae as sources of high value nutritional ingredients, particularly for alternative/complementary proteins to improve human health

JY Wu, R Tso, HS Teo, S Haldar - Frontiers in nutrition, 2023 - frontiersin.org
As the global population continues to grow, the demand for dietary protein is rapidly
increasing, necessitating the exploration of sustainable and nutritious protein sources. Algae …

Bioprocessing to preserve and improve microalgae nutritional and functional potential: novel insight and perspectives

M Verni, C Demarinis, CG Rizzello, E Pontonio - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are aquatic unicellular microorganisms and, although various species are
approved for human consumption, Arthrospira and Chlorella are the most widespread …

Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) fortified functional foods ameliorate iron and protein malnutrition by improving growth and modulating oxidative stress and gut …

R Kumar, V Sharma, S Das, V Patial, V Srivatsan - Food & Function, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The present study was aimed at developing Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) fortified
traditional foods of the Indian subcontinent, namely sattu (multigrain beverage mix) and …

Survival during long-term storage, membrane integrity, and ultrastructural aspects of Lactobacillus acidophilus 05 and Lacticaseibacillus casei 01 freeze-dried with …

ÍM Mafaldo, VPB de Medeiros, WKA da Costa… - Food Research …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aimed to assess Spirulina platensis, Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus
quadricauda, and Lagerheimia longiseta microalgae potential as protective agents for …

Challenges in functional food products with the incorporation of some microalgae

A Çelekli, B Özbal, H Bozkurt - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Much attention has been given to the use of microalgae to produce functional foods that
have valuable bioactive chemicals, including essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty …

Spirulina Platensis Microalgae as High Protein-Based Products for Diabetes Treatment

M Ahda, Suhendra, A Permadi - Food Reviews International, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a protein-rich source because it contains approximately
60% protein. Therefore, it has positive impacts on human health, including anti-diabetes …

Algae incorporation and nutritional improvement: The case of a Whole-Wheat pasta

BCC Oliveira, M Machado, S Machado, ASG Costa… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Algae contain high-quality proteins, dietary fiber, minerals, and phenolic compounds,
making them promising alternative ingredients. Since pasta is consumed worldwide, it can …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing energy bars with microalgae: A study on nutritional, physicochemical and sensory properties

F Fanari, J Comaposada, F Boukid, E Climent… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - Elsevier
Energy bars are popular meal supplements due to their convenience and high nutritional
content. Microalgae, such as Spirulina and Chlorella Vulgaris, are appealing food …