Food Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 34 - 40
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Microalgae
hold
immense
promise
as
a
sustainable,
bioactive
source
of
functional
food
additives,
presenting
unique
profile
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(PUFAs),
carotenoids,
vitamins,
peptides,
and
polysaccharides
with
notable
health
benefits.
Known
for
their
ability
to
produce
compounds
like
astaxanthin
lutein,
Haematococcus
pluvialis,
Chlorella
zofingiensis,
Spirulina
contribute
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
cardiovascular,
visual
when
incorporated
into
products.
Unlike
traditional
crops,
microalgae
cultivation
requires
fewer
resources
(minimizing
land,
water,
carbon
footprint)
while
achieving
higher
photosynthetic
efficiency,
making
them
sustainable
solution
well-aligned
modern
production
goals.
However,
despite
potential,
the
mainstream
adoption
microalgae-derived
bioactives
is
limited
by
challenges
such
high
costs,
complex
extraction
processes,
stringent
regulatory
barriers,
particularly
in
markets
EU.
To
address
these
limitations,
advancements
photobioreactor
technology,
biorefinery
approaches,
genetic
engineering
have
shown
enhancing
yield
reducing
thereby
positioning
economically
viable
alternatives
synthetic
additives.
Furthermore,
innovations
encapsulation
bioavailability
improvement
are
advancing,
microalgal
more
effective
stable
various
systems.
This
article
explores
significant
role
could
play
sustainability,
reviewing
recent
research
industry
insights
propose
practical
solutions
that
encourage
broader
integration
global
markets.
Through
strategic
technological
improvements
supportive
policy
frameworks,
embrace
compounds,
paving
way
resilient
systems
consumer
demands
natural,
health-promoting
ingredients.
With
ongoing
academic
industrial
collaboration,
microalgae’s
nutritional
value
environmental
benefits
can
be
leveraged
support
both
human
ecological
signifying
crucial
place
future
innovation.
Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 184 - 184
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
This
study
explores
the
mixotrophic
cultivation
of
Limnospira
platensis
using
dairy
byproducts,
specifically
scotta
whey
(SW),
buttermilk
wastewater
(BMW),
and
(DWW),
to
promote
biomass
production
enhance
composition
bioactive
compounds.
By
assessing
various
concentrations
(1%,
2%,
4%
v
v−1)
these
byproducts
in
a
modified
growth
medium,
this
aims
evaluate
their
effect
on
L.
growth,
phycocyanin
(C-PC)
content,
fatty
acid
methyl
ester
(FAME)
profiles.
The
results
show
that
optimal
was
achieved
with
2%
wastewater,
reaching
maximum
3.30
g
L−1
3.19
L−1,
respectively.
Mixotrophic
led
increased
C-PC
yields,
especially
treatments,
highlighting
potential
for
producing
valuable
pigments.
Additionally,
FAME
profiles
indicated
minimal
changes
compared
control,
oleic
γ-linolenic
acids
being
dominant
conditions.
These
findings
support
viability
utilizing
sustainable
cultivation,
contributing
circular
bioeconomy
while
compounds
nutritional
commercial
interest.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 532 - 532
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Arthospira
platensis
is
a
filamentous
cyanobacterium
considered
an
important
source
of
phycobiliproteins
(PBP),
class
water-soluble
pigments
with
wide
range
applications.
Although
several
extraction
and
purification
techniques
PBP
have
been
reported,
there
still
need
for
strategies
that
achieve
balance
between
simplicity,
cost-effectiveness,
scalability.
To
address
this
need,
study
systematically
evaluated
conventional
methods—homogenisation,
freeze–thaw
cycles,
maceration.
Maceration
showed
the
best
yield
purity
recovery
among
tested
techniques,
under
optimal
conditions
(three
2
h/cycle,
0.1
M
phosphate
buffer),
55.9
mg/g
biomass
phycocyanin
(PC)
24.9
allophycocyanin
(APC)
notable
antioxidant
capacity
(Folin-Ciocalteu’s
ABTS●+
assays)
were
yielded.
Among
ammonium
sulphate
fractionation
achieved
2.3
recoveries
92.9%
79.9%
PC
APC,
respectively,
while
0.5%
activated
carbon
resulted
in
extract
2.5
90.9%
87.2%
(APC).
The
suggested
procedures
could
be
fast
cost-effective
way
to
obtain
cosmetic-grade
PBP,
thus
offering
accessible
solution
industries
prioritising
sustainable
economically
viable
production
pipelines.
Separations,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 257 - 257
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
The
surging
popularity
of
plant-based
diets
and
the
growing
emphasis
on
clean-label
products
have
intensified
interest
in
Spirulina
within
food
industry.
As
more
people
adopt
vegetarian,
vegan,
or
flexitarian
lifestyles,
demand
for
protein
sources
has
escalated.
Spirulina’s
high
content
complete
amino
acid
profile
make
it
an
ideal
candidate
to
meet
this
demand.
However,
incorporating
into
is
not
without
its
challenges.
Its
strong,
earthy,
fishy
taste
can
be
off-putting
consumers
difficult
mask
formulations.
Furthermore,
isolating
bioactive
compounds
while
preserving
their
integrity
complex,
especially
considering
heat
sensitivity
many
these
components.
Traditional
extraction
methods
often
employ
temperatures,
which
degrade
valuable
compounds.
Consequently,
there
a
preference
non-thermal
techniques.
This
paper
provides
overview
recent
advancements
cultivation,
extraction,
application
products.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(9), P. 381 - 381
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
holds
promise
for
biotechnological
applications
due
to
its
rapid
growth
and
ability
produce
valuable
bioactive
compounds
like
phycocyanin
(PC).
This
study
explores
the
impact
of
salinity
brewery
wastewater
(BWW)
on
mixotrophic
cultivation
Natural Product Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
Background
&
Objectives:
Protein
glycation
results
in
advanced
end-products
(AGEs),
contributing
to
degenerative
diseases.
Phycocyanin
(PC),
a
natural
antioxidant,
has
potential
reduce
glycation-induced
damage.
This
study
evaluates
the
binding
interaction
of
PC
with
bovine
serum
albumin
(BSA),
its
antiglycation
efficacy,
and
associated
thermodynamic
properties.
Methods:
BSA
at
concentration
0.3
mg/mL
was
titrated
range
0
50
μM.
Fluorescence
emission
spectra
between
300
500
nm
were
measured
excitation
wavelength
280
using
spectrofluorometer
Peltier
temperature
control,
set
25,
30,
37
°C.
Binding
constants,
quenching
parameters,
values
calculated.
The
evaluated
by
measuring
protein
carbonyl
content,
fructosamine
levels,
AGE-specific
fluorescence.
Results:
analysis
demonstrated
dynamic
mechanism,
exhibiting
increased
efficiency
elevated
temperatures.
constants
confirmed
strong
BSA,
driven
hydrophobic
forces,
negative
ΔG
indicating
spontaneity.
Antiglycation
assays
revealed
reduced
levels
carbonyls,
AGE
formation.
Conclusions:
demonstratesstrong
through
interactions
effectively
inhibits
glycation-related
modifications,
highlightingits
as
therapeutic
agent
against
disorders.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(22), P. 5387 - 5387
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
With
population
growth
expected
in
the
near
future
and
planet’s
limited
resources,
alternative
food
sources
are
already
being
looked
for.
In
this
context,
spirulina
is
called
of
due
to
its
rich
nutritional
composition.
This
blue–green
alga
primarily
a
valuable
source
protein
(55–70%)
containing
all
essential
amino
acids.
composition,
it
also
contains
unsaturated
fatty
acids,
minerals,
vitamins,
pigments,
including
protein–pigment
complex—phycocyanin.
Due
high
content
complete
minerals
such
as
iron
calcium,
an
excellent
addition
diets,
especially
those
vegans
vegetarians.
Despite
several
limitations
use
spirulina,
distinctive
marine
flavour,
low
consumer
awareness,
or
relatively
price,
scientists
attempting
enrich
many
products
with
microalga.
supported
not
only
by
improved
composition
fortified
product
but
spirulina’s
impact
on
sustainable
production.
Therefore,
review
aims
create
attention
presenting
health-promoting
potential
great
significance.
