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 …

Background Bioactive peptides have been studied in several sources due to their valuable
potential in pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries. Algae, mussels and fish are …

Animal-based proteins are the most consumed worldwide given their well-balanced
nutritional composition. However, the growing demand for animal proteins will not be …

Global population is estimated to reach about 9.22 billion by 2075. The increasing
knowledge on the relationship between food biochemistry and positive health gives an …

Background Although commonly consumed in Asia, seaweeds are a largely underutilized
food source in the Western world. However, interest is rising, and seaweeds have a major …

N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), and especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential compounds for human health. They have …

Seaweeds are an important natural source of highly valuable bioactive compounds, namely
vitamins, proteins, essential amino acids, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential …

Brown algae are becoming increasingly popular as a food source and dietary supplement in
Europe and other Western countries. As they are highly rich in iodine, they represent a …

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 …

Carotenoids are a large group of health-promoting compounds used in many industrial
sectors, such as foods, feeds, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and colorants …