Characterization and Bioavailability of Vitamin B12-Compounds from Edible Algae.

Watanabe, Fumio; Takenaka, Shigeo; Kittaka-Katsura, Hiromi; Ebara, Shuhei; Miyamoto, Emi

doi:10.3177/jnsv.48.325

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“…Vitamin B12 from microalgae in Chlorella sp. has better bioavailability than Spirulina microalgae [87]. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause neurological and psychiatric problems, due to its importance for neurological function and also for a proper red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis.…”

Section: Vitaminsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chlorella and Spirulina Microalgae as Sources of Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Food Supplements; an Overview

Andrade

Dias

et al. 2018

MOJFPT

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Chlorella and Spirulina are the two of the most well-known microalgae genus. Both microalgae genus have a significant content of proteins, vitamins, pigments, fatty acids, sterols, among others, which make their production/application by the food industry quite interesting. Chlorella genus is a eukaryotic microorganism, whereas Spirulina genus (cyanobacteria) is a prokaryotic microorganism. The aim of this review was to provide an overview on Chlorella and Spirulina microalgae, particularly as an alternative source of functional foods, nutraceuticals, and food supplements, in which the following compound groups were addressed: (I) Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids; (II) Phenolic Compounds; (III) Volatile Compounds; (IV) Sterols; (V) Proteins, Amino Acids, Peptides; (VI) Vitamins; (VII) Polysaccharides; (VIII) Pigments and (IX) Food. Chlorella and Spirulina microalgae and their derivatives are concluded not to be widely commercially exploited. However, they are remarkable sources of functional foods, nutraceuticals and food supplements.

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Section: Vitaminsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chlorella and Spirulina Microalgae as Sources of Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Food Supplements; an Overview

Andrade

Dias

et al. 2018

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“…The bioavailability of vitamin B12-compounds from spirulina (and chlorella) was evaluated using vitamin B12-deficient rats [7]. The results suggested that algal vitamin B12 is a bioavailable source for mammals.…”

Section: Spirulina (Athrospira Platensis and Arthrospira Maxima) Nutrmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vitamin A, Nutrition, and Health Values of Algae: Spirulina, Chlorella, and Dunaliella

Tang

Suter²

2011

J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci.

110

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Spirulina, chlorella, and dunalliella are unicellular algae that are commercially produced worldwide. These algae are concentrated sources of carotenoids (especially provitamin A carotenoids) and other nutrients, such as vitamin B12. Their health benefits as a complementary dietary source for macro and micro nutrients have been studied and confirmed in various populations. The safety of human consuming these algae and products derived from these algae by humans has been widely studied. It is generally concluded that these algae and its products are safe if cultivated properly in a non-contaminated environment, and if consumed in moderation. Abstract: Spirulina, chlorella, and dunalliella are unicellular algae that are commercially produced worldwide. These algae are concentrated sources of carotenoids (especially provitamin A carotenoids) and other nutrients, such as vitamin B12. Their health benefits as a complementary dietary source for macro and micro nutrients have been studied and confirmed in various populations. The safety of human consuming these algae and products derived from these algae by humans has been widely studied. It is generally concluded that these algae and its products are safe if cultivated properly in a non-contaminated environment, and if consumed in moderation.

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“…Spirulina platensis (S. platensis), which belongs to the class of Cyanophyceae and family of Oscillatoriaceae according to the taxonomic categories, contains high concentrations of bioactive components such as c-linolenic acid [3,4], antioxidants [5][6][7], phycobiliprotein, and vitamins [8][9][10]. Due to these components, S. platensis has a great potential for applications as functional health foodstuff.…”

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Supercritical CO₂ Extraction of Chlorophyll a from Spirulina platensis with a Static Modifier

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Supercritical CO 2 extraction with a static modifier was applied to extract chlorophyll a from Spirulina platensis. The effects of the process were investigated by single-factor and response surface analysis experiments. The optimal process parameters for supercritical CO 2 extraction were determined to be: ethanol/water as the modifier, 40 vol.-% water content in the modifier, 21.2 mL modifier volume, 1 h static soaking time, 2 h dynamic extraction time, 48.7 MPa extraction pressure, 326.4 K extraction temperature, and 10 g min -1 CO 2 flow rate. The optimized chlorophyll a extraction yield was 6.84 mg g -1. A comparison of the experimental results suggested that the yield of chlorophyll a by supercritical CO 2 extraction with modifier was higher than that obtained by conventional solvent extraction.

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Characterization and Bioavailability of Vitamin B12-Compounds from Edible Algae.

Cited by 106 publications

References 32 publications

Chlorella and Spirulina Microalgae as Sources of Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Food Supplements; an Overview

Chlorella and Spirulina Microalgae as Sources of Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Food Supplements; an Overview

Vitamin A, Nutrition, and Health Values of Algae: Spirulina, Chlorella, and Dunaliella

Supercritical CO₂ Extraction of Chlorophyll a from Spirulina platensis with a Static Modifier

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Characterization and Bioavailability of Vitamin B12-Compounds from Edible Algae.

Cited by 106 publications

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Chlorella and Spirulina Microalgae as Sources of Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Food Supplements; an Overview

Chlorella and Spirulina Microalgae as Sources of Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Food Supplements; an Overview

Vitamin A, Nutrition, and Health Values of Algae: Spirulina, Chlorella, and Dunaliella

Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Chlorophyll a from Spirulina platensis with a Static Modifier

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Supercritical CO₂ Extraction of Chlorophyll a from Spirulina platensis with a Static Modifier