Trends and technological advancements in the possible food applications of Spirulina and their health benefits: A Review

NKZ AlFadhly, N Alhelfi, AB Altemimi, DK Verma… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Spirulina is a kind of blue-green algae (BGA) that is multicellular, filamentous, and
prokaryotic. It is also known as a cyanobacterium. It is classified within the phylum known as …

Tendencies affecting the growth and cultivation of genus Spirulina: An investigative review on current trends

NKZ AlFadhly, N Alhelfi, AB Altemimi, DK Verma… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Spirulina, a kind of blue-green algae, is one of the Earth's oldest known forms of life.
Spirulina grows best in very alkaline environments, although it may flourish across a wide …

Biomass and nutritive value of Spirulina (Arthrospira fusiformis) cultivated in a cost-effective medium

A Michael, MS Kyewalyanga, CV Lugomela - Annals of Microbiology, 2019 - Springer
Introduction Cultivation of spirulina at commercial-scales relies on analytical grade–based
media, which are expensive and so are the product. Purpose This study assessed the …

Biomass production and nutritional properties of Chlorella sorokiniana grown on dairy wastewater

N Hamidian, H Zamani - Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This study is a trial to integrate treatment of dairy wastewater (DWW) and bioactive-rich
biomass production by Chlorella sorokiniana EAKI cultivated in undiluted and diluted DWW …

Assessment of Antioxidant Contents and Free Radical-Scavenging Capacity of Chlorella vulgaris Cultivated in Low Cost Media

K Mtaki, MS Kyewalyanga, MSP Mtolera - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
The current study assessed antioxidants contents (total phenolics and total flavanoids, β-
carotene and lycopene) present in Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) cultivated in low cost …

[HTML][HTML] Bioactive Compounds from Spirulina spp.—Nutritional Value, Extraction, and Application in Food Industry

B Marjanović, M Benković, T Jurina, T Sokač Cvetnić… - Separations, 2024 - mdpi.com
The surging popularity of plant-based diets and the growing emphasis on clean-label
products have intensified interest in Spirulina within the food industry. As more people adopt …

Potential of microalgae as functional foods applied to mitochondria protection and healthy aging promotion

L Zanella, F Vianello - Nutraceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
The rapid aging of the Western countries' populations makes increasingly necessary the
promotion of healthy lifestyles in order to prevent/delay the onset of age-related diseases …

Determining the Authenticity of Spirulina Dietary Supplements Based on Stable Isotope and Elemental Composition

JM Rutar, L Strojnik, M Nečemer, L Bontempo… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
While the demand for Spirulina dietary supplements continues to grow, product inspection in
terms of authenticity and safety remains limited. This study used the stable isotope ratios of …

Spirulina platensis: A comprehensive review of its nutritional value, antioxidant activity and functional food potential

S Sahil, S Bodh, P Verma - Journal of Cellular …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
BACKGROUND: Spirulina platensis is a well-known photosynthetic prokaryotic alga that has
gained recognition in various industries, including food, health, aquaculture and …

Isolation and identification of Chlorella sorokiniana HDMA-16 and its cultivation potential in flax retting wastewater

M Wang, J Xu, J Zou, H Ling, J Ge, Y Lin, W Ping - Algal Research, 2024 - Elsevier
The utilization of microalgae for wastewater treatment presents a promising and cost-
effective solution due to their ability to remove pollutants while simultaneously synthesizing …