Fermentation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 6 - 6
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
This
article
aims
to
explore
the
challenges
and
opportunities
inherent
in
producing
probiotic
functional
yogurt
through
information
on
benefits
of
consuming
this
food,
emphasizing
its
nutritional
characteristics
importance
for
health.
It
explains
advantages
regular
consumption,
including
improved
digestion,
gastrointestinal
health,
immunity,
increased
absorption
minerals.
The
discussion
focuses
perspectives
within
production
yogurt,
with
emphasis
microbial
dynamics,
inhibition
undesirable
microorganisms,
strategies
improve
quality
product.
highlights
maintaining
viability
probiotics
during
storage,
addressing
factors
such
as
pH,
exposure
oxygen,
temperature
regulation,
interactions
between
strains
ingredients.
Additionally,
it
integration
natural
compounds
their
sensory
impacts
associated
health
benefits.
is
a
comprehensive
overview
that
emphasizes
critical
influence
fermentation
process
fundamental
role
consumer
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 592 - 592
Published: April 14, 2023
Large-scale
production
of
microalgae
and
their
bioactive
compounds
has
steadily
increased
in
response
to
global
demand
for
natural
compounds.
Spirulina,
particular,
been
used
due
its
high
nutritional
value,
especially
protein
content.
Promising
biological
functions
have
associated
with
Spirulina
extracts,
mainly
related
value
added
blue
pigment,
phycocyanin.
Phycocyanin
is
several
industries
such
as
food,
cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals,
which
increases
market
value.
Due
the
worldwide
interest
need
replace
synthetic
ones,
efforts
made
optimize
large-scale
processes
maintain
phycocyanin
stability,
a
highly
unstable
protein.
The
aim
this
review
update
scientific
knowledge
on
applications
describe
reported
production,
extraction,
purification
methods,
including
main
physical
chemical
parameters
that
may
affect
purity,
recovery,
stability
By
implementing
different
techniques
complete
cell
disruption,
extraction
at
temperatures
below
45
°C
pH
5.5-6.0,
through
ammonium
sulfate,
filtration
chromatography,
both
purity
significantly
improved.
Moreover,
use
saccharides,
crosslinkers,
or
polymers
preservatives
contributed
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(8), P. 955 - 955
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Chlorella
sp.
and
Spirulina
(Arthrospira)
account
for
over
90%
of
the
global
microalgal
biomass
production
represent
one
most
promising
aquiculture
bioeconomy
systems.
These
microorganisms
have
been
widely
recognized
their
nutritional
therapeutic
properties;
therefore,
a
significant
growth
market
is
expected,
especially
in
nutraceutical,
food,
beverage
segments.
However,
recent
advancements
biotechnology
environmental
science
led
to
emergence
new
applications
these
microorganisms.
This
paper
aims
explore
innovative
applications,
while
shedding
light
on
roles
sustainable
development,
health,
industry.
From
this
state-of-the
art
review,
it
was
possible
give
an
in-depth
outlook
sustainability
For
instance,
there
variety
studies
reported
use
two
wastewater
treatment
biofuel
production,
contributing
climate
change
mitigation
efforts.
Moreover,
health
sector,
richness
microalgae
photosynthetic
pigments
bioactive
compounds,
along
with
oxygen-releasing
capacity,
are
being
harnessed
development
drugs,
wound-healing
dressings,
photosensitizers
photodynamic
therapy,
tissue
engineering,
anticancer
treatments.
Furthermore,
industrial
used
biopolymers,
fuel
cells,
photovoltaic
technologies.
might
bring
different
outlets
valorization,
enhancing
potential,
since
sector
presents
issues
such
as
high
costs.
Thus,
further
research
highly
needed
fully
benefits
potential
various
sectors.
New Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Microalgae
are
a
diverse
group
of
photosynthetic
microorganisms
that
can
be
exploited
to
produce
sustainable
food
and
feed
products,
alleviate
environmental
pollution,
or
sequester
CO
Plants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(22), P. 3063 - 3063
Published: Nov. 11, 2022
Spirulina,
a
kind
of
blue-green
algae,
is
one
the
Earth’s
oldest
known
forms
life.
Spirulina
grows
best
in
very
alkaline
environments,
although
it
may
flourish
across
wide
variety
pH
values.
There
are
several
techniques
for
growing
spp.,
ranging
from
open
systems
such
as
ponds
and
lakes,
which
vulnerable
to
contamination
by
animals
extraterrestrial
species,
closed
photovoltaic
reactors,
not.
Most
contaminated
toxins
come
other
toxic
algae
species
that
become
mixed
up
during
harvest,
necessitating
study
spirulina
production
processes
at
home.
Lighting,
temperature,
inoculation
volume,
stirring
speed,
dissolved
particles,
pH,
water
quality,
overall
micronutrient
richness
only
few
environmental
parameters
influencing
production.
This
review
article
covers
conditions
required
cultivation,
well
number
crucial
factors
influence
its
growth
development
while
being
grown.
In
addition,
discusses
harvesting
processes,
biomass
measurement
methods,
identification
dangerous
risk
contaminating
on
cultures.
Spirulina’s
rising
prospects
food
human
consumption
direct
outcome
prospective
health
therapeutic
advantages.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(21), P. 12088 - 12088
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
The
structurally
diverse
bioactive
compounds
found
in
marine
organisms
represent
valuable
resources
for
the
food
and
pharmaceutical
industries.
ecosystem
encompasses
over
half
of
world’s
biota,
providing
an
extensive
range
that
can
be
extracted
from
various
life
forms,
including
microorganisms
(such
as
bacteria,
cyanobacteria,
actinobacteria),
algae
(both
macroalgae
microalgae),
invertebrates
(including
sponges,
mollusks,
echinoderms,
crustaceans),
and,
most
importantly,
fish.
Many
these
thrive
extreme
environments,
leading
to
production
complex
molecules
with
unique
biological
functions.
Consequently,
biomolecules,
such
lipids
(especially
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids),
proteins/peptides,
polysaccharides,
carotenoids,
phenolics,
saponins,
exhibit
a
wide
properties
serve
components
nutraceuticals
functional
foods.
Nevertheless,
biomolecules
are
susceptible
oxidation
degradation;
encapsulation-based
technologies
tend
preserve
them
increase
their
bioavailability
These
demonstrate
activities,
antioxidant,
anticancer,
antithrombotic,
anticoagulant,
anti-inflammatory,
antiproliferative,
antidiabetic,
antimicrobial,
cardioprotective
effects,
making
promising
candidates
applications
industry.
Despite
numerous
health
benefits,
have
remained
underutilized,
not
only
industry
but
also
nutraceutical
sectors.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
provide
overview
sources
potential
contributions
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Oct. 13, 2023
As
the
global
population
continues
to
grow,
demand
for
dietary
protein
is
rapidly
increasing,
necessitating
exploration
of
sustainable
and
nutritious
sources.
Algae
has
emerged
as
a
promising
food
source
due
their
high
value
ingredients
such
proteins,
well
environmental
sustainability
abundance.
However,
knowledge
gaps
surrounding
recommendations
applications
restrict
algae’s
utilization
viable
source.
This
review
aims
address
these
by
assessing
suitability
both
microalgae
macroalgae
alternative/complementary
sources
exploring
potential
in
products.
The
first
section
examines
algae
major
analyzing
composition
bioavailability
key
components
algal
biomass,
including
lipids,
fiber,
micronutrients.
Secondly,
biological
effects
algae,
particularly
impact
on
metabolic
health
are
investigated
with
an
emphasis
available
clinical
evidence.
While
evidence
reveals
protective
glucose
lipid
homeostasis
anti-inflammatory
properties,
further
research
required
understand
longer-term
consuming
protein,
isolates,
concentrates
health,
metabolism.
then
explores
proteins
applications,
ways
overcome
sensory
limitations,
dark
pigmentation,
taste,
odor,
order
improve
consumer
acceptance.
To
maximize
valuable
sector,
future
should
prioritize
production
more
acceptable
biomass
explore
new
advances
sciences
technology
improved
Overall,
this
paper
supports
utility
healthy
ingredient
widespread
use
production.
