Iron (Fe) biofortification of Arthrospira platensis: Effects on growth, biochemical composition and in vitro iron bioaccessibility

Kougia, Eleni; Iοannou, Efstathia; Roussis, Vassilios; Tzovenis, Ioannis; Chentir, Imène; Μάρκου, Γιώργος

doi:10.1016/j.algal.2023.103016

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“…Spirulina contains minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and so on and could be a good source when used as a food or feed supplement. The increase of these minerals in the growth medium could lead to the increase of their content as it is having been demonstrated in several studies [48][49][50].…”

Section: Upgrading the Biomass Qualitymentioning

confidence: 70%

Advances in Spirulina Cultivation: Techniques, Challenges, and Applications

Berden Zrimec,

Sforza,

Pattaro

et al. 2024

New Insights Into Cyanobacteria - Fundamentals, Culture Techniques, Tools and Biotechnological Uses [Working Title]

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Spirulina is a microalga recognized for its nutritional benefits and its potential in sustainable food production. Existing large-scale cultivation produces spirulina of very different quality, taste, and odor. The reason lies in various approaches to the production, which range from the low-technology simple systems to high-end high-quality production for more demanding consumer market. In this chapter, we present challenges and possible solutions to ensure production of high-grade spirulina. We describe the design and crucial demands that have to be assured in the production system. The quality and productivity can be further increased by applying a bioprocess engineering approach based on modeling of the cultivation. Thermal modeling is also presented as an approach to optimize cultivation in the greenhouse systems. A spirulina production in Italy is showcased to pinpoint challenges of spirulina production in Europe. We conclude with an extensive study of regulatory framework for the spirulina production that must be taken into account for the successful algae production.

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Section: Upgrading the Biomass Qualitymentioning

confidence: 70%