Microalgae-based products: Food and public health

Oliveira, Ana Paula Ferreira de; Arisseto-Bragotto, Adriana Pavesi

doi:10.1016/j.fufo.2022.100157

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“…In the nutraceutical field, microalgae are attracting increasing attention as they possess a complete nutritional profile and, most importantly, represent an inducible source of bioactive molecules. In support of their nutritional value as well as safety profile, several microalgae are approved for human consumption by the food and drug administration (FDA) and the European food safety authority (EFSA) also as an ingredient for functional foods such as pasta, yogurt, and biscuits [ 114 ].…”

Section: Microalgae As a Source Of Nutraceuticalsmentioning

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Microalgae as a Nutraceutical Tool to Antagonize the Impairment of Redox Status Induced by SNPs: Implications on Insulin Resistance

Melloni

Sergi

Simioni

et al. 2023

Biology

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Microalgae represent a growing innovative source of nutraceuticals such as carotenoids and phenolic compound which are naturally present within these single-celled organisms or can be induced in response to specific growth conditions. The presence of the unfavourable allelic variant in genes involved in the control of oxidative stress, due to one or more SNPs in gene encoding protein involved in the regulation of redox balance, can lead to pathological conditions such as insulin resistance, which, in turn, is directly involved in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this review we provide an overview of the main SNPs in antioxidant genes involved in the promotion of insulin resistance with a focus on the potential role of microalgae-derived antioxidant molecules as novel nutritional tools to mitigate oxidative stress and improve insulin sensitivity.

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Section: Microalgae As a Source Of Nutraceuticalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microalgae as a Nutraceutical Tool to Antagonize the Impairment of Redox Status Induced by SNPs: Implications on Insulin Resistance

Melloni

Sergi

Simioni

et al. 2023

Biology

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“…Various species of microalgae is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, and omega 3-fatty acids. 75 Microalgae have the potential to be used in the development of various food products having healthpromoting activities. It is estimated that by the year 2050, the demand for animal-based protein will be doubled.…”

Section: ■ Novel Foodmentioning

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“…They observed that adding 10% spirulina improved the nutritional properties by increasing the protein content, essential amino acids, fat, sugar, ash, chlorophyll, and carotenoids . Microalgae can also be used to prepare meat analogs to meet consumer demands for meat and meat products . Protein extracts of microalgae are more suitable for the preparation of meat analogs as direct incorporation of microalgae can obtrude textural properties due to the presence of rigid cell walls and high lipid content in some species .…”

Section: Novel Foodmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Nonfarm Approaches to Achieve Zero Hunger and Its Unveiled Reality

Ashfaq,

Osama,

Yousuf

et al. 2023

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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Millions of people worldwide are deprived of sufficient, safe, and nutritious food required for an everyday and healthy life. The hunger crisis is worsening over time, even though many attempts have been made to minimize it. Increasing world population and competition for natural resources, climate change, natural disasters, urbanization, poverty, and illiteracy are the main causes that need to be addressed to reduce the hunger crisis. Various nonfarm technologies are being used to eradicate hunger but their long-term impact on the environment should also be considered. The real sustainability of several novel technologies being implemented to deal with hunger is an issue to tackle. This paper discusses the potential applications of storage facilities, underutilized crops, waste valorization, food preservation, nutritionally enriched novel food products, and technological advancement in food processing to achieve zero hunger. An attempt has also been made to address the sustainability of various nonfarm technology utilized to minimize the global hunger crisis.

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“…The laminarins in algae genera such as Saccharina and Laminaria , were recognized as dietary fibers with prebiotic properties [ 74 , 75 ]. Considering the potential of microalgae to promote growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, it would be helpful to carry out studies aiming to determine if these phenomena can be evidenced in vivo, with an evaluation of the benefits in human diets using permitted daily quantity of microalgae considered GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA) [ 76 ] or safety by others Regulatory Authorities, for example European Food Safety Authority (UE—EFSA) [ 77 ].…”

Section: Microalgae As Potential Raw Materials For Bioproductsmentioning

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Obtaining Bioproducts from the Studies of Signals and Interactions between Microalgae and Bacteria

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The applications of microalgae biomass have been widely studied worldwide. The classical processes used in outdoor cultivations of microalgae, in closed or open photobioreactors, occur in the presence of bacteria. Understanding how communication between cells occurs through quorum sensing and evaluating co-cultures allows the production of microalgae and cyanobacteria to be positively impacted by bacteria, in order to guarantee safety and profitability in the production process. In addition, the definition of the effects that occur during an interaction, promotes insights to improve the production of biomolecules, and to develop innovative products. This review presents the interactions between microalgae and bacteria, including compounds exchanges and communication, and addresses the development of new pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food bioproducts from microalgae based on these evaluations, such as prebiotics, vegan skincare products, antimicrobial compounds, and culture media with animal free protein for producing vaccines and other biopharmaceutical products. The use of microalgae as raw biomass or in biotechnological platforms is in line with the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Microalgae-based products: Food and public health

Cited by 50 publications

References 96 publications

Microalgae as a Nutraceutical Tool to Antagonize the Impairment of Redox Status Induced by SNPs: Implications on Insulin Resistance

Microalgae as a Nutraceutical Tool to Antagonize the Impairment of Redox Status Induced by SNPs: Implications on Insulin Resistance

Sustainable Nonfarm Approaches to Achieve Zero Hunger and Its Unveiled Reality

Obtaining Bioproducts from the Studies of Signals and Interactions between Microalgae and Bacteria

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