Functional foods show non-toxic bioactive compounds that offer health benefits beyond their
nutritional value and beneficially modulate one or more target functions in the body. In …

Naturally synthesized compounds have an evolving market demand as bioactive
metabolites with numerous health benefits. In this context, microalgae-based bioactive …

Phycocyanins (PCYs) are a group of luxuriant bioactive compounds found in blue-green
algae with an estimated global market of about US $250 million within this decade. The …

Microbial pigments are gaining more attention in recent times due to their versatile
applications in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and textile industries. The development …

Microalgae feasibility as food ingredients or source of nutrients and/or bioactive compounds
and their health effects have been widely studied. This review aims to provide an overview …

Abstract Background C-phycocyanin (C-PC), a blue-colored natural pigment, is Spirulina's
most crucial photosynthetic protein, and it is associated with this cyanobacteria's bioactivity …

Algal biomass or algae extracts can be used as food ingredients, meeting the needs of the
consumers for nutritious, sustainable, and healthy food. Microalgae and macroalgae …

Phycobiliproteins are light-harvesting complexes found mainly in cyanobacteria and red
algae, playing a key role in photosynthesis. They are extensively applied in food, cosmetics …

Currently, the food additive industry has interest in replacing artificial dyes with natural
pigments, trying to maintain consumer interest and increase their awareness towards …

In recent years, the development of healthier foods, richer in nutraceutical or functional
compounds, has been in great demand. Microalgae are attracting increasing attention, as …