Algae as nutritional and functional food sources: revisiting our understanding
| Autor: | Wells, Mark L., Potin, Philippe, Craigie, James S., Raven, John A., Merchant, Sabeeha S., Helliwell, Katherine E., Smith, Alison G., Camire, Mary Ellen, Brawley, Susan H. |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Smith, Alison [0000-0001-6511-5704], Apollo - University of Cambridge Repository |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Microalgal supplements food and beverages Plant Biology Plant Science Vitamins Aquatic Science Fisheries Sciences Antioxidants Experimental design Omega-3-fatty acids Marine Biology & Hydrobiology Nutritional minerals Environmental Biotechnology Polysaccharides Algal foods Arsenosugars Sea vegetables |
| Zdroj: | Journal of applied phycology, vol 29, iss 2 |
| Popis: | © 2016, The Author(s). Global demand for macroalgal and microalgal foods is growing, and algae are increasingly being consumed for functional benefits beyond the traditional considerations of nutrition and health. There is substantial evidence for the health benefits of algal-derived food products, but there remain considerable challenges in quantifying these benefits, as well as possible adverse effects. First, there is a limited understanding of nutritional composition across algal species, geographical regions, and seasons, all of which can substantially affect their dietary value. The second issue is quantifying which fractions of algal foods are bioavailable to humans, and which factors influence how food constituents are released, ranging from food preparation through genetic differentiation in the gut microbiome. Third is understanding how algal nutritional and functional constituents interact in human metabolism. Superimposed considerations are the effects of harvesting, storage, and food processing techniques that can dramatically influence the potential nutritive value of algal-derived foods. We highlight this rapidly advancing area of algal science with a particular focus on the key research required to assess better the health benefits of an alga or algal product. There are rich opportunities for phycologists in this emerging field, requiring exciting new experimental and collaborative approaches. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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