Algae as a potential source of protein meat alternatives

J Espinosa-Ramírez… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
With the rise of plant-based meat alternatives, there is a growing need for sustainable and
nutritious sources of protein. Alga is a rich protein source, and initial studies show that it can …

Value‐added utilization technologies for seaweed processing waste in a circular economy: Developing a sustainable modern seaweed industry

C Liu, J Gao, H Jiang, J Sun, X Gao… - … Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The global seaweed industry annually consumes approximately 600,000 tons of dried algal
biomass to produce algal hydrocolloids, yet only 15–30% of this biomass is utilized, with the …

[HTML][HTML] A new method for protein extraction from sea lettuce (Ulva fenestrata) via surfactants and alkaline aqueous solutions

JP Trigo, S Steinhagen, K Stedt, A Krona, S Verhagen… - Food Chemistry, 2025 - Elsevier
Alternative protein sources such as seaweed can help relieve the pressure on land-based
protein supply. This proof-of-concept study developed an extraction method to recover …

Seaweed Proteins: A Step towards Sustainability?

L Pereira, J Cotas, AM Gonçalves - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review delves into the burgeoning field of seaweed proteins as promising alternative
sources of protein. With global demand escalating and concerns over traditional protein …

[HTML][HTML] Protein extraction from seaweed Saccharina latissima with deep eutectic solvents

D Moldes, PF Requejo, M Vega, S Bolado… - Microchemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Interest in seaweed as a sustainable source of protein is growing, and deep eutectic
solvents (DESs) are a promising green alternative with proven efficacy in protein extraction …

[HTML][HTML] Macroalgae valorization for the production of polymers, chemicals, and energy

S Kammler, AM Romero, C Burkhardt, L Baruth… - Biomass and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing awareness of man-made environmental impact of our modern highly
industrialized societies has led to an increasing demand of natural products representing …

Macroalgae-derived bioactive compounds for functional food and pharmaceutical applications—a critical review

M Kaur, T Shitanaka, KC Surendra… - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The rising demand for global food resources, combined with an overreliance on land-based
agroecosystems, poses a significant challenge for the sustainable production of food …

Innovative approaches to harnessing natural pigments from food waste and by-products for eco-friendly food coloring

R Kamalesh, A Saravanan, PR Yaashikaa, K Vijayasri - Food Chemistry, 2025 - Elsevier
With unprecedented growth in the world population, the demand for food has risen
drastically leading to increased agricultural production. One promising avenue is recovery of …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of the consumption of algal biomass versus protein concentrate on postprandial satiety and metabolism

JY Wu, R Tso, YN Yong, SPS Lim, T Wheeler, A Nag… - Future Foods, 2024 - Elsevier
Algae are promising sources of nutritious and sustainable protein, but little is known about
their metabolic health impact and acceptability as meal ingredients. This acute, randomized …

Insight into the Effect of Extraction and Spray Drying Conditions on the Nutritional and Techno-Functional Properties of Legume Protein Powder: A Review

B Muhoza, Y Harimana, E Kayitesi, A Uriho… - Food and Bioprocess …, 2024 - Springer
Production of legume protein powders with consistent functionality and physicochemical
properties has been challenging. Additionally, the inconsistency of legume protein powders …