Edible algae, including seaweeds, are a source of functional food, dietary supplements, metabolites and bioactive compounds. Algal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their applications in the food and nutraceutical industries.
This book covers several aspects of algal based functional foods. It informs the reader about algal cultivation techniques, environmental impact, habitat, nutraceutical potential, extraction of bioactive metabolites, functional-food composition, bio-prospection, culture-induced nutraceutical compounds, algae-based bio-packaging, algal-biorefinery, toxicity, trends and future prospects.
The editors present the topics in a research-oriented format while citing scholarly references.
This book is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the nutritional benefits and industrial utilization of algae as a sustainable food source.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Cultivation of Edible Algae: Present and Future- Introduction
- Color Matters
- Algae as Functional Foods
- Species of Edible Algae and Their Cultivation
- Microalgae
- Spirulina
- Dunaliella
- Chlorella
- Future Prospects for Microalgae
- Macroalgae (Seaweeds)
- Pyropia (Formerly Porphyra) Spp.
- Saccharina Spp.
- Undaria Pinnatifida
- Sargassum Spp.
- Cladosiphon Okamuranus
- Eucheuma Denticulatum, Kappaphycus Alvarezii and K. Striatum
- Caulerpa Spp.
- Monostroma (M. Nitidum and M. Latissimum) and Ulva Spp.
- Gracilaria Spp. and Gelidium Spp.
- Capsosiphon Fulvescens
- Codium Spp.
- Global Prospect of Algal Utilization in the Food Industry
- The Value of Algae as Functional Food
- Sustainable Seaweed Industry Through Intellectual Property Protection for New Strains of Edible Seaweeds
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Introduction
- Microalgae and Their Metabolites
- Microalgae Cultivation Techniques
- Photobioreactor Systems
- Closed Pbr Systems
- Horizontal Tube Pbrs
- Flat Panel Pbrs
- Stirred Tank Pbrs
- Open-Pond Cultivation Systems
- Attached Microalgae Cultivation
- Light
- Flashing Light
- Dark Treatment
- Temperature
- Cold Treatment
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Bioavailability of Nutritive Products
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Polysaccharides
- Vitamins
- Food Safety
- Environmental Conditions
- Spirulina
- Dunaliella Salina
- Chlorella
- Other Algae
- Cultivation Conditions
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Habitat Diversity
- Estuaries
- Mudflats
- Seagrass Meadows
- Lagoons
- Habitat Preferences of Edible Seaweeds
- Green Seaweeds
- Brown Seaweeds
- Red Seaweeds
- Biogeography of Edible Seaweeds
- Methods of Cultivation Employed for Edible Seaweeds Across the World
- Farming Through Vegetative Propagation
- Spore/Zygote Derived Seedlings
- Cultivation of Ulva, Monostroma and Codium
- Cultivation of Laminaria/Saccharina, Undaria, and Ecklonia
- Sargassum Cultivation
- Porphyra/Pyropia/Phycocalidia Cultivation
- Land-Based Cultivation
- Form of Consumption and Other Consumable Products
- Green Seaweeds
- Brown Seaweeds
- Methods of Processing of Undaria
- Red Seaweeds
- Future Prospects
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Introduction
- What Are Nutraceuticals?
- Importance of Nutraceuticals in Human Health
- Algal Based Nutraceuticals
- Seaweed Polysaccharides as Nutraceuticals
- Applications
- Algal Proteins as Nutraceuticals
- Applications
- Algal Lipids as Nutraceuticals
- Applications
- Vitamins and Minerals of Algae as Nutraceuticals
- Algal Pigments as a Potential Source of Nutraceuticals
- Algal Nutraceuticals in the Global Market
- Potential of Algal Nutraceuticals as a Safe Food
- Current Potential for Using Algal-Based Nutraceuticals.
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Nutraceuticals From Algal Source
- Microalgal Nutraceuticals
- Polysaccharides
- Proteins
- Pigments
- Lipids
- Sterols
- Vitamins
- Macroalgal Nutraceuticals
- Polysaccharides
- Proteins
- Pigments
- Lipids
- Sterols
- Extraction of Algal Nutraceuticals
- Trends
- Nutraceuticals From Marine Algae- Health Benefits
- Future Prospects
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Introduction
- Algal-Derived Bioactive Compounds as Functional Ingredients
- Algal-Based Process and Biorefinery - Some Considerations
- Biomass Disruption and Assisted Extraction Techniques of Algalbioactive Compounds
- Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (Uae)
- Microwave-Assisted Extraction (Mae)
- Pulse-Electric Field (Pef)
- Supercritical-Fluid Extraction (Sfe)
- Subcritical-Water Extraction (Swe)
- Pressurized Liquid Extraction (Ple)
- Enzymatic-Assisted Extraction (Eae)
- Future Prospects and Challenges
- Bioactive Compound Fractionation Process Strategy - Gras Solvents and Re-Use of Biomass
- Biorefinery Safety Issues and Economic Considerations
- Concluding Remarks
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Introduction
- Algal Compounds
- Lipid-Based Compounds
- Fatty Acids (Epa and Dha)
- Sterols
- Pigment Based Compounds
- Phycocyanin
- Phycoerythrin
- Carotenoids
- Astaxanthin
Author
- Avinash Mishra
