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Food and drug industry applications of microalgae Spirulina platensis: A review

Journal of Basic Microbiology, 2023
Spirulina platensis is a photosynthetic, blue‐green, spiral‐ or bulb‐shaped microalgae. Due to the presence of minerals, vitamins, pigments (carotenes, phycocyanin and chlorophyll) proteins (55%–70%), carbohydrates (15%–25%), and essential fatty acids (5%
Balaji Maddiboyina   +6 more
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Development and characterization of a novel flavored functional fermented whey-based sports beverage fortified with Spirulina platensis.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
Spirulina platensis, a microalga known for its exceptional nutritional value, especially its bioactive compounds and protein content, holds promise for incorporation into functional food products.
W. Elkot   +7 more
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Rheological and physicochemical properties of Spirulina platensis residues-based inks for extrusion 3D food printing.

Food Research International, 2023
Novel food matrices (such as microalgae, plants, fungi, and microbial proteins) with high protein content and biological value, good amino acid profile, and functionality have been explored. Phycocyanin and active polysaccharides extracted from Spirulina
Mengwei Wang   +6 more
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Spirulina for the food and functional food industries.

Food Research International, 2020
Humans are no strangers to the consumption of microalgae as already in the sixteenth century Spirulina was harvested from Lake Texcoco and consumed in markets in Tenochtitlan (today Mexico City). Nowadays, microalgae are being incorporated into many food
T. Lafarga   +3 more
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A Review of the Health-Promoting Properties of Spirulina with a Focus on athletes’ Performance and Recovery

Journal of Dietary Supplements, 2023
Spirulina species are photosynthetic and filamentous bacteria, commonly called ‘blue-green microalgae’. Spirulina has a high nutrient content. It contains 60–70% protein with all essential amino acids present, and is rich in several vitamins, minerals ...
Mehdi Chaouachi   +2 more
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Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) fortified functional foods ameliorate iron and protein malnutrition by improving growth and modulating oxidative stress and gut microbiota in rats.

Food & Function, 2023
The present study was aimed at developing Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) fortified traditional foods of the Indian subcontinent, namely sattu (multigrain beverage mix) and chikki (peanut bar) and evaluating their ability to promote recovery from ...
Raman Kumar   +4 more
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The effects of spirulina intake on clinical and metabolic parameters in Alzheimer's disease: A randomized, double‐blind, controlled trial

Phytotherapy Research, 2023
The current study aimed to determine the effects of spirulina intake on cognitive function and metabolic status among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
O. Tamtaji   +3 more
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Chemical Composition, Bioactivities, and Applications of Spirulina (Limnospira platensis) in Food, Feed, and Medicine

Foods
Spirulina (Limnospira platensis) is a microalga recognised for its rich nutritional composition and diverse bioactive compounds, making it a valuable functional food, feed, and therapeutic agent.
M. Spínola, Ana R. Mendes, J. Prates
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LOW COST PRODUCTION OF SPIRULINA (Spirulina platensis) THROUGH TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER

UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 2022
Spirulina is multi cellular, autotrophic and filamentous blue-green microalgae possessed rich protein, vitamins, minerals and pigments. It showed various pharmaceutical activities including anticancer and anti HIV activities. It also used as animal feed for rich protein content.
Palanivel, Premalatha   +3 more
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Spirulina—An Invaluable Source of Macro- and Micronutrients with Broad Biological Activity and Application Potential

Molecules
With population growth expected in the near future and the planet’s limited resources, alternative food sources are already being looked for. In this context, spirulina is called the food of the future due to its rich nutritional composition.
Izabela Podgórska-Kryszczuk
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