Microalgae, a Potential Natural Functional Food Source – a Review

Microalgae, a Potential Natural Functional Food Source – a Review

Microalgae are a group of microorganisms used in aquaculture. The number of studies regarding their use as a functional food has recently increased due to their nutritional and bioactive compounds such as polysaccharides, fatty acids, bioactive peptides, and pigments. Specific microalgal glucans (po...

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Main Authors: Villarruel-López Angélica, Ascencio Felipe, Nuño Karla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences 2017-12-01
Series:Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences
Subjects:
microalgae
polysaccharides
fatty acids
pigments
vitamins
Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/pjfns.2017.67.issue-4/pjfns-2017-0017/pjfns-2017-0017.xml?format=INT
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