Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(4)
Published: June 12, 2024
Abstract
Climate
change
and
changing
consumer
demand
are
the
main
factors
driving
protein
transition.
This
shift
toward
more
sustainable
sources
as
alternatives
to
animal
proteins
is
also
reflected
in
rapid
upscaling
of
meat
dairy
food
analogues.
Such
changes
could
challenge
safety,
new
result
unexpected
safety
risks
for
consumers.
review
analyzed
current
knowledge
on
chemical
microbiological
contamination
emerging
alternative
plant
origin,
including
soil‐based
(faba
bean,
mung
lentils,
black
gram,
cowpea,
quinoa,
hemp,
leaf
proteins)
aquatic‐based
(microalgae
duckweeds)
proteins.
Moreover,
findings
commercial
analogues
from
known
were
included.
Overall,
focus
investigations
European
context.
The
aimed
enable
foresight
approaches
concerning
results
indicated
occurrence
multiple
hazards
either
raw
materials
that
eventually
legislation
maximum
limits
does
not
address
most
“contaminant‐food”
pairs
identified,
no
legislative
framework
has
been
developed
Results
this
study
provide
stakeholders
with
a
comprehensive
understanding
derived
holistic
safe
approach
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(7), P. 1499 - 1499
Published: March 27, 2025
Microalgae
are
among
the
most
promising
feedstocks
for
a
wide
range
of
applications
due
to
their
ease
cultivation,
rapid
growth
rate,
and
ability
accumulate
significant
amounts
lipids
other
valuable
compounds.
In
current
study,
two
microalgae
species,
Chlorella
sp.
Spirulina
platensis,
were
studied
regarding
chemical
composition,
lipid
extraction
by
ultrasound-assisted
solvent
extraction,
volatile
compounds
analysis.
The
optimization
process
was
investigated
with
respect
influence
different
parameters.
highest
content
found
in
sp.,
which
more
than
twice
as
high
compared
platensis.
Both
contain
saturated
fatty
acids
(SFAs),
monounsaturated
(MUFAs),
polyunsaturated
(PUFAs).
platensis
contains
palmitic
acid
(42.9%)
linolenic
(22.5%),
is
low
MUFA
(8.5%),
whereas
oleic
(21.9%),
linoleic
(25.3%),
α-Linolenic
(10.2%).
Based
on
profile,
nutritional
indices
calculated.
Regarding
content,
amines,
aldehydes,
alcohols,
ketones,
hydrocarbons,
heterocycle,
thiocyanates,
esters
give
odor
profile.
Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1831 - 1831
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
Diabetes
poses
a
significant
global
health
challenge,
necessitating
innovative
therapeutic
strategies.
Natural
products
and
their
derivatives
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
diabetes
management
due
to
diverse
compositions
pharmacological
effects.
Algae,
in
particular,
garnered
attention
potential
source
of
bioactive
compounds
with
anti-diabetic
properties.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
overview
algae-derived
natural
management,
highlighting
recent
developments
future
prospects.
It
underscores
the
pivotal
role
care
delves
into
diversity
algae,
constituents,
underlying
mechanisms
efficacy.
Noteworthy
algal
substantial
are
briefly
elucidated,
along
specific
contributions
addressing
distinct
aspects
diabetes.
The
challenges
limitations
inherent
utilizing
algae
interventions
examined,
accompanied
by
strategic
recommendations
optimizing
effectiveness.
By
these
considerations,
this
aims
chart
course
research
refining
algae-based
approaches.
Leveraging
multifaceted
activities
chemical
components
holds
promise
pursuit
novel
antidiabetic
treatments.
Through
continued
fine-tuning
interventions,
burden
could
be
mitigated,
ultimately
leading
enhanced
patient
outcomes.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 405 - 405
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Chlorella
has
been
applied
in
the
production
of
selenium
(Se)
enriched
organic
biomass.
However,
limited
information
exists
regarding
heterotrophic
tolerance
and
its
incorporation
into
Chlorella.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
potential
using
vulgaris
K-01
for
biotransformation.
To
assess
dose-response
effect
Se
stress
on
strain,
time-series
growth
curves
were
recorded,
productivity
parameters
calculated,
Gaussian
process
(GP)
regression
analysis
was
performed.
The
strain’s
carbon
energy
metabolism
evaluated
by
measuring
residual
glucose
medium.
Characterization
different
forms
intracellular
medium
conducted
inductively
coupled
plasma-mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS)
plasma
optical
emission
spectrometer
(ICP-OES).
EC50
value
strain
response
38.08
mg/L.
maximum
biomass
0.26
g/L/d.
GP
revealed
that
low-level
treatment
could
increase
accumulation
carrying
capacity
a
culture.
154.00
μg/g
DW.
These
findings
lay
groundwork
understanding
microalgal
Se-containing
nutraceuticals,
offering
valuable
insights
tolerance,
dynamics,
metabolic
responses
K-01.
