Natural vitamin B12 and fucose supplementation of green smoothies with edible algae and related quality changes during their shelf life

Abstract

20BACKGROUND: Some algae are an excellent source of vitamin B12, of special

A Comprehensive Review of the Nutraceutical and Therapeutic Applications of Red Seaweeds (Rhodophyta)

“…presents 1 g/kg fresh weight of vitamin B 12 . Castillejo et al [169] tested seven seaweed and two microalgae, despite the low levels of vitamin B 12 in Porphyra when compared to microalgae. This quantity would be enough to suppress the vitamin B 12 daily need of a person when added to a smoothie.…”

“…For example, air-dried Pyropia tenera has produced biologically inactive B 12 . In opposition, the lyophilization process might have improved nutritional quality due to the presence of active vitamin B 12 [169].…”

Effect of microalgal biomass incorporation into foods: Nutritional and sensorial attributes of the end products

“…Microalgae-containing plant-based soups and beverages have been also formulated. For example, Castillejo et al [42] studied the quality changes of smoothies prepared containing several algae including macroalgae and the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Spirulina spp. (at a concentration of 2.2%) as well as grapes, broccoli, and cucumber.…”

Effects of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extracts on lettuce growth, physiology and fresh‐cut salad storage under potassium deficiency

“…Certain SW extracts have been used worldwide as biofertilizers and biostimulants as they are biodegradable, non‐toxic, non‐polluting and non‐hazardous to humans, animals and the environment . SW extracts are classified as biostimulants because they contain bioactive substances (macro‐ and micronutrients, amino acids, vitamins, alginic acid, mannitol, phytohormones, antioxidants) that at low concentrations can exhibit growth‐stimulating properties . Commercial SW products can be used as liquid extracts applied as foliar spray and soil drench, or in granular/powder form as soil amendments …”

“…1 SW extracts are classified as biostimulants because they contain bioactive substances (macro-and micronutrients, amino acids, vitamins, alginic acid, mannitol, phytohormones, antioxidants) that at low concentrations can exhibit growth-stimulating properties. 5 Commercial SW products can be used as liquid extracts applied as foliar spray and soil drench, or in granular/powder form as soil amendments. 6,7 Many researchers have reported that SW extracts promoted growth and increased yield and quality of vegetables crops such as cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), 8 tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), 2,9 broccoli (Brassica oleracea var.…”